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Jaala Freed

Compassionate, goal-focused therapy that builds strengths

LCSW California

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jaala

Jaala Freed is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who draws on eight years of clinical experience to support people facing relationship challenges, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She also addresses related issues such as communication problems, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, postpartum and pregnancy-related concerns, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety, women's issues, and young adult transitions. Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a compassionate stance toward each person's situation.

Her style is described as warm, accepting, and supportive, and she blends solution-focused strategies with motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify strengths and set clear goals.

Jaala works collaboratively to design individualized plans that translate goals into practical steps, and she helps clients implement solutions while addressing obstacles that interfere with daily functioning and well-being. She invites people who feel ready to explore change to reach out and consider whether her approach is a good match for their needs.

Online approaches that focus on goals and present challenges

Jaala frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for changing thoughts and behaviors; this approach is often used for depression, anxiety, and confidence issues. She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to encourage present-moment awareness, stress reduction, and a gentler relationship with difficult emotions, which can be helpful for compassion fatigue and rumination.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to consider their goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked in the past, and then tailors techniques from these approaches to match those needs over the course of treatment.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to fit therapy into busy schedules or access support from their own home. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and receive timely guidance while working toward specific, measurable goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jaala commonly address?
She works with issues including relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, depression, and compassion fatigue, along with related areas like communication problems, loneliness, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is warm, accepting, and supportive, combining solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients set goals and take practical steps forward.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in California as an LCSW with license number CA LCSW 123063 and provides services to clients in that state.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English or accept international clients?
She provides services in English only and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost determined for ongoing sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English