More About Jordana…
I have worked on the frontlines with communities, individuals, and agencies in New York City and currently, in the Bay Area, where I provide individual, couples, and group therapy, as well as individual and group coaching. My background is eclectic, including work in community organizing and racial justice, restorative justice, leadership development and executive coaching, and youth development. I approach my work based on individual and/or group needs and goals, and can draw upon my experiences in attachment-oriented and trauma-responsive care, crisis intervention and harm reduction, grief and loss, addiction counseling, burnout, adult and adolescent inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, short and long-term care for aging and older adults, and creative arts therapies.
My counseling experience includes private practice (residents of CA), Lincoln Families (Oakland. CA), The San Francisco Center for Jewish Living (San Francisco, CA), Humanest Care (Berkeley, CA), California Institute of Integral Studies (San Francisco, CA), The Weill Cornell New York Presbyterian Psychiatric Hospital (New York, NY).
My coaching, facilitation, management, and consultation spans working and collaborating with agencies and organizations such as The Door A Center for Alternatives (New York, NY), University Settlement (NYC), The Leadership Program (NYC), Children’s Aid Society (NYC), Educational Alchemy (NYC), California Institute of Integral Studies (SF, CA), and Culture Shift (USA).
I am passionate about supporting people facing burnout, compassion fatigue, and/or vicarious trauma. I have been honored to provide professionals, essential, and frontline workers a space to develop self-care practices and training in mediation and restorative techniques.
I am committed to equity and racial justice. I have worked with partners to develop affinity spaces to support white identifying people in learning and processing the history and context of racial injustice as a means to bring forth transformative social action and awareness of biases, privilege, and intersectionality.
I grew into a therapist and coach from my own healing journey as well as through the arts. I am a singer-songwriter and trained in movement-based performance, yoga, and mediation.
Education
MA in Counseling Psychology & Drama Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies (SF, CA).
Certificate in Health & Creative Arts from The New School University (NYC).
Consult
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Trainings
Drama Therapy (Psychodrama, Playback Theatre, Developmental Transformations, Integrative Five Phase Model, Role Theory, Narrative Therapy)
Creative Arts Therapy (Movement Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy)
Trauma-Responsive/Informed Care
Resilience & Strength-Based Counseling
Leadership Development
Building Shame Resilience (TSM)
Crisis Intervention & Harm Reduction
Somatic Experiencing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TEAM-CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Mindfulness
Attachment-Based Therapy
Family Systems
Inter-Multigenerational Trauma (Ancestral, Historical, Collective)
Motivational Interviewing
Brief and Solution-Focused Therapy
Restorative Justice
Youth Development & Advocacy
Memory Care for Older Adults
"Connection. The energy that exists between people when the feel seen, heard and valued; when they can give and receive without judgement; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship”
— Brene Brown
FAQs
I’ve never talked to anyone. I’m used to handling things on my own…
Not at all. People who ask for help know when they need it and have the courage to reach out. Everyone needs help now and then. In our work together, I’ll help you explore and identify your strengths and how to implement them to reduce the influence of the problems you are facing.
What’s the difference between talking to you or my best friend or family?
The difference is you will be working with someone who has the training and experience to professionally support you in addressing the root causes of has brought you to therapy. A mental health professional can help you approach your situation in a new way– teach you new skills, gain different perspectives, listen to you without judgment or expectations, and help you listen to yourself. Furthermore, counseling is completely confidential. You won’t have to worry about others “knowing my business.” Lastly, if your situation provokes a great deal of negative emotion, and you’ve been confiding in a friend or family member, there is the risk that once you are feeling better you could start avoiding that person so you aren’t reminded of this difficult time in your life.
Why shouldn’t I just take medication?
Medication can be effective but it alone cannot solve all issues. Sometimes medication is needed in conjunction with counseling. Our work together is designed to explore and unpack the challenges you are experiencing and expand on your strengths that can help you accomplish your personal goals.
How does it work? What do I have to do in sessions?
Because each person has different issues and goals for counseling, it will be different depending on the individual. I tailor my therapeutic approach to your specific needs.
How long will it take?
Unfortunately, this is not possible to say in a general FAQs page. Everyone’s circumstances are unique to them and the length of time counseling can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and the factors that are driving you to seek counseling in the first place.
I want to get the most out of therapy. What can I do to help?
I am so glad you are dedicated to getting the most out of your sessions. Your active participation and dedication will be crucial to your success.