Jackie
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (858) 758-7502
I work with artists, creators, and helping professionals navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, perfectionism, relationship stress, and creative blocks. Many feel exhausted from carrying so much alone and want to reconnect with their voice, relationships, and sustainable sense of self.
My practice supports high-functioning, sensitive adults, creatives, couples, and caregivers seeking trauma-informed, relational, and whole-person healing. We help clients understand patterns, regulate the nervous system, strengthen relationships, and move from survival mode into clarity, confidence, and authentic flow.
If you’re used to being the strong one while quietly feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or creatively stuck, you don’t have to keep carrying it alone. Therapy can become a space to feel deeply understood, heal what’s underneath the patterns, and reconnect with yourself. Reaching out can be the first gentle step.
Call or Email Jackie Friend now for a free 15 minute consultation - (858) 758-7502
Let's Connect (858) 758-7502
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $240
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Independence Blue Cross
- Optum
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Jackie Friend
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (858) 758-7502
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY36528 Jackie Friend
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended Alliant International University, Doctorate in Counseling Psychology , Graduated 2017
- License: LMFT- Board of Behavioral Sciences 84408 / 2014
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Jackie Friend
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (858) 758-7502
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Body Image
- Career Counseling
- Caregivers
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Neurodivergence
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Jackie Friend
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (858) 758-7502
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Compassion Focused
- Energy Psychology
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Somatic
- Transpersonal
Jackie Friend
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (858) 758-7502
Location
Additional Location
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 758-7502