Jenny Vu, Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #155099
Therapy for
the wounds that
quietly shaped you.
A space to slow down
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Feel without fixing
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Understand your patterns
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Build emotional language
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Trauma-informed care
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Healing that feels real
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A space to slow down ∙ Feel without fixing ∙ Understand your patterns ∙ Build emotional language ∙ Trauma-informed care ∙ Healing that feels real ∙
One person pulls away, the other chases harder. The same fight over and over again. It's exhausting – and underneath it, there's usually something neither person knows how to say. Couples work is about getting to that layer. Understanding the patterns, not just managing the symptoms.
Some things don't get better just by talking about them. EMDR helps process the memories and experiences that stay stuck in your body – the ones that still get triggered even when you "know better." It’s about your nervous system catching to what your brain already understands.
Therapy That Actually Helps You Figure Things Out
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Break the Pattern
Individual Therapy
──── Therapy That Actually Helps You Figure Things Out ────
Reconnect with Intention
Couples Therapy
The wounds that shape us most aren't always the dramatic ones. Sometimes it's growing up feeling like you were too much – or never quite enough. Learning that love had to be earned, not simply given or received. Then abandoning yourself to keep others close – or pushing people away before they could leave first. These things leave a mark. They show up in your relationships, your self-worth, and the way you move through the world. You might not even call it trauma, but somewhere along the way, something taught you that it wasn't safe to trust, to need, or to feel – and you've been quietly working around that ever since.
$125-150 ・ 60-90 min
$125 ・ 60 min
Heal the Root
EMDR Therapy
$150 ・ 90 min
You’ve analyzed your feelings from every angle, but logic hasn’t stopped the spiral. Whether it’s overthinking a text or feeling "too much" in relationships, we dig into the root cause. We move beyond surface-level venting to rewrite the background scripts keeping you stuck in limbo.
Is this you?
Maybe you don’t call it trauma.
It just feels like anxiety, relationship problems, the same painful loop on repeat. Something's running in the background – affecting who you choose, how you love, and what you tell yourself when no one's listening.
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You keep choosing people who can’t fully show up for you.
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You overthink every interaction long after it ended.
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You feel like you’re "too much" and “not enough” at the same time.
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You learned to stay small to feel safe.
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You shut down the moment things start to get real.
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You wouldn't call it trauma — but something is running underneath.
If something here landed – that's probably not a coincidence.
About Me
Hi, I’m Jenny!
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
I’m naturally curious about people and how they make sense of their emotions, especially when feelings were never talked about or modeled growing up. In sessions, I’m warm, present, and real. I’ll listen closely, reflect what I’m noticing, and help you connect dots you might not see yet. I won’t talk in circles or overcomplicate things – and I’ll gently call things out when it matters.
I believe therapy works best when it feels honest and grounded. Change doesn’t usually happen in big, dramatic moments. It shows up when reactions soften, patterns start to loosen, and you feel more steady in yourself and your relationships. That’s the kind of work I care about.
I work with people who feel emotionally overwhelmed, confused about their relationships, or stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand yet. A lot of my clients are navigating dating, breakups, situationships, or that constant feeling of,“Why does this keep happening to me?” They’re not looking for quick fixes; they want things to actually make sense.
I’m naturally curious about people and how they make sense of their emotions, especially when feelings were never talked about or modeled growing up. In sessions, I’m warm, present, and real. I’ll listen closely, reflect what I’m noticing, and help you connect dots you might not see yet. I won’t talk in circles or overcomplicate things – and I’ll gently call things out when it matters.
I believe therapy works best when it feels honest and grounded. Change doesn’t usually happen in big, dramatic moments. It shows up when reactions soften, patterns start to loosen, and you feel more steady in yourself and your relationships. That’s the kind of work I care about.
★★★★★“Jenny brings a grounded, authentic energy to her work that quickly builds a trusting environment. She's compassionate but not enabling [and] keeps it real because she wants her clients to grow.”
Ned Klein
AMFT, APCC
My journey as a therapist has been guided by a simple yet powerful belief: everyone deserves to see themselves reflected in the mental health space. I found my way to therapy because I didn't see many faces like mine during a challenging time. As an Asian American, I know firsthand the importance of representation – especially when it comes to mental health care. Many of us grew up with the quiet weight of unspoken emotions – taught to tuck them away, as if they didn’t deserve space. It’s this very silence that makes it all the more essential to create spaces where our feelings are seen, heard, and honored.
I care deeply, feel deeply, and believe that even our messiest emotions deserve a seat at the table. I enjoy working with "deep feelers" and believe no emotions are "too much." I want clients to embrace this part of themselves, while also helping them feel more grounded and confident in who they are – not by changing who they are, but by understanding themselves more fully.
I also believe that the most healing tool in therapy isn't a worksheet, but a genuine human connection. I care about creating a space where clients feel truly seen, safe, and confident that they can bring their messiest, most honest selves without fear of judgment.
My journey as a therapist has been guided by a simple yet powerful belief: everyone deserves to see themselves reflected in the mental health space. I found my way to therapy because I didn't see many faces like mine during a challenging time. As an Asian American, I know firsthand the importance of representation – especially when it comes to mental health care. Many of us grew up with the quiet weight of unspoken emotions – taught to tuck them away, as if they didn’t deserve space. It’s this very silence that makes it all the more essential to create spaces where our feelings are seen, heard, and honored.
I care deeply, feel deeply, and believe that even our messiest emotions deserve a seat at the table. I enjoy working with "deep feelers" and believe no emotions are "too much." I want clients to embrace this part of themselves, while also helping them feel more grounded and confident in who they are – not by changing who they are, but by understanding themselves more fully.
I also believe that the most healing tool in therapy isn't a worksheet, but a genuine human connection. I care about creating a space where clients feel truly seen, safe, and confident that they can bring their messiest, most honest selves without fear of judgment.
Outside the therapy room
Fun facts about me
Before becoming a therapist, I was a web designer
Can you tell I designed my own website?
Can you tell I designed my own website?
I’m currently Learning how to read tarot
A hobby I picked up after getting tired of paying for readings (｡•́︵•̀｡)
A hobby I picked up after getting tired of paying for readings (｡•́︵•̀｡)
Will travel unreasonable distances for good coffee/matcha
Avid Beli user currently working my way through 300+ bookmarks…
Avid Beli user currently working my way through 300+ bookmarks…
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Major insurances accepted (Commercial & Medi-Cal)
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Aetna
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Anthem Blue Cross
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Carelon
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Cigna
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Blue Shield of CA
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Health Net
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Magellan
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Optum
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Partnership HealthPlan
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Sharp Health Plan
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United Healthcare
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Major insurances accepted (Commercial & Medi-Cal) ∙ Aetna ∙ Anthem Blue Cross ∙ Carelon ∙ Cigna ∙ Blue Shield of CA ∙ Health Net ∙ Magellan ∙ Optum ∙ Partnership HealthPlan ∙ Sharp Health Plan ∙ United Healthcare ∙
Would we be a good fit?
Let’s find out.
A quick, low-pressure check-in to help you figure out whether this space – and the way I work – might feel right for you.
FAQ
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I'm in-network with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon, Cigna, Health Net, Optum, Partnership (Medi-Cal), Sharp Health Plan, and United Healthcare (UHC). If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide superbills for reimbursement. Limited sliding scale availability.
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Individuals: $125/session┊Couples: $150/session
The prices listed above are for cash pay clients (those paying out of pocket) – if you’re using insurance, copay will vary depending on your plan.
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I require at least 24-hour notice for cancellations and reschedules. No-shows and sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice are subject to the full session fee.
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At the moment, no! I only offer virtual therapy for California residents.
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Individuals: 55 minutes┊Couples: 85 minutes
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Weekly sessions are recommended, in order to establish consistency and build momentum. Over time, we can adjust the frequency based on your needs and goals.
If you're tired of analyzing the "why" and ready to change the "how," reach out.
If you're tired of analyzing the "why" and ready to change the "how," reach out.
So...
what now?
If you’ve made it this far, something here probably hit.
Use the contact form to get in touch and tell me a little about what’s going on. I read every message and typically respond within 1-2 business days.
You can also reach me directly at jennyvtherapy@gmail.com.
So... what now?