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Jaala Freed, LCSW

Compassionate LCSW supporting relationships and parenting
  • Relationship and parenting help
  • CBT and solution-focused methods
  • Strengths-based treatment planning

About Jaala Freed

Jaala Freed is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with eight years of professional experience. She focuses on relationship and parenting challenges as well as issues related to motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and depression. Her work emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while maintaining a warm, accepting, and supportive therapeutic style.

Her clinical approach blends solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral techniques. She seeks to identify and build on each person's unique strengths, and she collaborates with clients to create treatment plans tailored to their specific goals. That individualized planning guides the path of therapy and helps clarify practical steps toward desired outcomes.

Jaala assists clients in developing and implementing solutions while addressing obstacles that interfere with living well in the present. She values a strengths-based orientation and aims to support clients as they define priorities, practice new skills, and move toward meaningful change. Jaala also acknowledges the courage involved in seeking help and recognizes the importance of finding the right fit in the therapeutic relationship.

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 Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jaala Freed have?

Jaala Freed has 8 years of professional experience.

Is Jaala Freed a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 123063.

In which languages does Jaala Freed provide therapy?

Jaala Freed provides therapy in English.

Where is Jaala Freed located?

Jaala Freed is located in California.

How can I work with Jaala Freed as my therapist?

You can work with Jaala Freed through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jaala Freed work with international clients?

Jaala Freed does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jaala Freed cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approach-Focused Online Care with a Strengths Orientation

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used to address low mood, self-esteem concerns, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental method that supports a person’s own motivation to change. It can be especially helpful when someone is feeling stuck or needs support clarifying priorities and finding internal reasons to move toward goals.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clients' strengths and on building concrete steps toward preferred outcomes. This approach emphasizes small, achievable changes and keeps sessions focused on practical solutions that fit a person’s life.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the process. Jaala works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques and styles align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations while maintaining continuity of care and adapting to individual lifestyle needs.

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