Jaclyn Nematbakhsh, LMFT, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C), Certified EMDR therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #93586
she/her/hers
Fee: $200 for a 50 minute session
Insurances accepted: Optum, Cigna, MHN, and Aetna
Phone: 619-880-6427
E-mail: Jackie@livingwithintherapy.com
Specialties: depression and anxiety, life transitions, trauma, teenagers, maternal mental health, grief and loss, military and their family members.
Jaclyn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing therapeutic services to adolescents, individuals, couples, and families in San Diego County. She has been practicing as a therapist since 2012 after graduating from Azusa Pacific University with her degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Jaclyn practices from an eclectic approach while focusing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and EMDR; She often uses mindfulness in her practice to assist clients with making contact with the present moment.
While completing her graduate degree, Jaclyn worked at a crisis house conducting individual therapy with individuals who often were recently discharged from an inpatient mental health unit, or were needing to soon be hospitalized. Here, Jaclyn conducted brief individual therapy to help patients in identifying coping skills to assist them in feeling safe.
Jaclyn has experience working with children and teenagers doing wraparound work within their homes. Wraparound believes in treating the family as a whole to look at any unmet needs that the child or teenager is experiencing. She has worked with Transitional Age Youth (TAY) who are clients between the ages of 18 and 25 struggling with life transitions, such as going to college or moving out of home for their first time. She also had the unique opportunity to work with teenagers going through issues with substance use utilizing multifamily groups.
Jaclyn worked at Sharp HealthCare until June of 2021 working in Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and has been in private practice for eight years now. Jaclyn has had extensive experiencing working with adults who are going through life transitions and mothers, including newborn mothers and mothers to older children. At Sharp HealthCare, she had experience in leading a team of people who conducted group therapy for individuals with severe mental illness. In addition, here, Jaclyn provided clinical supervision to Marriage and Family Therapy Associates who were accruing hours for their licensure.
When Jaclyn is not in the office she is often spending time with her husband, newborn daughter, friends, and family. You can often find her spending time on the weekend hiking with her dogs on local trails
Rachel Averell, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #163129
she/her/hers
Fee: $150 for a 50 minute session
Insurances accepted: Cigna, United/Optum, and Aetna
Offering in person appointments in Mission Valley on Thursdays and telehealth appointments throughout the week in all of California.
Phone: 619-330-7855
E-mail: Rachel@livingwithintherapy.com
Specialties: depression and anxiety, life transitions, children, teenagers, athletes, and couples. Rachel has completed level 1 of the Gottman therapy method.
Rachel Averell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing therapy services to a variety of populations, including couples, families, adolescents, children, student-athletes, and adults. Rachel earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from San Diego State University and her Master of Arts Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Palo Alto University. Rachel takes a collaborative, warm, and empathic approach, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals.
Rachel has developed a strong clinical focus in working with couples, supporting partners in navigating communication challenges, conflict resolution, trust repair, and life transitions. She helps couples strengthen emotional connection, build healthier communication patterns, and develop tools to navigate differences with greater understanding and respect. Rachel creates a balanced space where both partners feel heard, validated, and supported while working toward shared goals.
Rachel also has extensive experience working with adolescents and college students as they navigate life transitions, identity development, and academic-related stressors. She supports clients in managing anxiety, burnout, and performance pressure while helping them build coping skills, improve self-esteem, and develop a stronger sense of direction and confidence during periods of change.
As a former elite athlete, Rachel has extensive knowledge of the world of athletics for individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds, including their surrounding support systems. She has worked with athletes and their families in both group and individual settings to foster a collaborative and supportive environment. Rachel understands that lower levels of self-esteem and sensation-seeking in athletes may be associated with increased risk for depression, anxiety, social anxiety, and physical symptoms that can impact overall well-being.
Outside of sessions, you can find Rachel enjoying the outdoors, attending comedy shows, and spending time with friends and family.