DR. JENNIFER ARIAS
CONTACT INFO:
Direct tel: 747.333.6251
Main Office: 310.271.2275
Email: jennifer@pbapsychology.com
Dr. Jennifer Arias is a Licensed Psychologist (PSY 35097) who specializes in helping individuals understand and work through difficult recurrent behaviors, to create thriving relationships and lives they actually enjoy living.
She obtained her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology with a Minor in Education from University of California, Los Angeles, her Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University and her Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from Azusa Pacific University.
Dr. Arias has extensive training working with families with children and adolescents, young adults, and couples on a variety of issues, including grief/loss, anxiety, depression, relational issues, trauma, and intergenerational family conflict. Dr. Arias often works with clients navigating complex family relationships, religious trauma, and life transitions. Dr. Arias especially enjoys providing support to individuals looking to improve the quality of their relationships including friendships and intimate relationships. She is skilled in listening with empathy, highlighting strengths, and working collaboratively to empower her clients to make the changes they have wanted.
Dr. Arias works from an integrative psychodynamic approach, meaning she brings together techniques from several therapeutic approaches (EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT) with psychodynamic principles to find the tools that will best serve your current goals. Dr. Arias has experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds and identities, and welcomes understanding how individual and collective experiences inform the past and present.
When you find yourself feeling stuck or constantly overwhelmed with the same problem, it might be time to allow yourself help. Dr. Arias will work with you to identify the deeper issues and develop insight into a resolution that makes sense for you, while finding ways to help you find relief in the present.
Dr. Arias is fluent in both English and Spanish and welcomes clients from all backgrounds and identities.