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San Francisco, CA 94134
You’ve tried to cut back or stop using substances, but it hasn’t worked out how you wanted. You’re looking for better strategies to decrease your use or quit completely. Our approach to supportive, research-based therapy looks at the whole picture: your mental health, relationships, and life experiences. We are caring, honest, and focused on helping you understand what you need in order to move forward. Contact us for a free phone consultation.
We work from a harm reduction philosophy which allows room for abstinence and moderation of drugs and alcohol, when appropriate. We also have experience treating sex addiction (compulsive sexual behaviors) and kleptomania. Additionally, we offer substance abuse (chemical dependency, clinical diagnostic) evaluations for professionals, courts, and schools.
We also work with co-occurring issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and personality-related challenges. Our approach extends to working with parents, spouses, and loved ones to foster healthier boundaries, improve communication, and better understand addiction and recovery.
Call or California Center for Change now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 969-3982

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Francisco, CA 94134

(415) 969-3982
Website
Our practice offers addiction treatment online via video to anyone who resides in California. We also support families impacted by addiction
I specialize in Addiction, Chronic Relapse and Dual Diagnosis 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's work together to improve your relationship with drugs and alcohol.
California Center for Change
Let's Connect (415) 969-3982
Photo of Jennifer Fernandez - California Center for Change, Psychologist, PhD

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Francisco, CA 94134

(415) 969-3982
Website
Our practice offers addiction treatment online via video to anyone who resides in California. We also support families impacted by addiction
I specialize in Addiction, Chronic Relapse and Dual Diagnosis 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's work together to improve your relationship with drugs and alcohol.
California Center for Change

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Superbills available upon request
  • Out of Network
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We offer superbills for out-of-network coverage and have limited sliding scale openings.
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California Center for Change
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 969-3982
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We offer superbills for out-of-network coverage and have limited sliding scale openings.
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California Center for Change
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 969-3982

Qualifications

    Psychologist: Jennifer Fernandez

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 26573 Jennifer Fernandez
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 14 years
  • Attended California School of Professional Psychology, PhD Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2012
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Our clinicians are trained in Motivational Interviewing and CRAFT. We have a combined experience of over 25 years providing therapy.
Photo of Jennifer Fernandez - California Center for Change, Psychologist, PhD
California Center for Change
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 969-3982
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Our clinicians are trained in Motivational Interviewing and CRAFT. We have a combined experience of over 25 years providing therapy.
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California Center for Change
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 969-3982

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Dual Diagnosis

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Substance Use
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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We work with clients who want to change the way they use substances. During our initial sessions, we will look at how and why you use and the relationship you've developed with substances. Most clients are able to make behavioral changes within the first month and address underlying issues thereafter. Once behavioral goals are met, we focus on alternative strategies to achieve sustainable change.
Photo of Jennifer Fernandez - California Center for Change, Psychologist, PhD
California Center for Change
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 969-3982
"
We work with clients who want to change the way they use substances. During our initial sessions, we will look at how and why you use and the relationship you've developed with substances. Most clients are able to make behavioral changes within the first month and address underlying issues thereafter. Once behavioral goals are met, we focus on alternative strategies to achieve sustainable change.
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California Center for Change
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 969-3982

4 Endorsements

Danielle Herrera Marvin
Danielle Herrera Marvin
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Jennifer's work within the realm of addiction and harm reduction is in a league of its own. Her warmth, her brilliant ability to hold complexity, and her skill in supporting people towards change make her one of my most trusted colleagues and mentors.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Family / Marital
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Intervention
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Relational
  • Trauma Focused
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We use a variety of pragmatic and compassionate approaches to help people achieve change. In the first session we'll identify goals and decide on the right approaches to help you make progress. During treatment, we'll help you learn how to resist urges and manage underlying feelings and symptoms. We'll utilize ACT to identify values, DBT to manage feelings, and CBT to change unhealthy core beliefs
Photo of Jennifer Fernandez - California Center for Change, Psychologist, PhD
California Center for Change
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 969-3982
"
We use a variety of pragmatic and compassionate approaches to help people achieve change. In the first session we'll identify goals and decide on the right approaches to help you make progress. During treatment, we'll help you learn how to resist urges and manage underlying feelings and symptoms. We'll utilize ACT to identify values, DBT to manage feelings, and CBT to change unhealthy core beliefs
Photo of Jennifer Fernandez - California Center for Change, Psychologist, PhD
California Center for Change
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 969-3982

Groups


Location

Primary Location

San Francisco, CA 94134

(415) 969-3982
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Our practice offers addiction treatment online via video to anyone who resides in California. We also support families impacted by addiction
Photo of Jennifer Fernandez - California Center for Change, Psychologist, PhD
California Center for Change
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 969-3982
"
Our practice offers addiction treatment online via video to anyone who resides in California. We also support families impacted by addiction
Photo of Jennifer Fernandez - California Center for Change, Psychologist, PhD
California Center for Change
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 969-3982