I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist working with adults, adolescents, and couples in California and Ohio.

About

I am a licensed psychoanalytic psychotherapist who works with individuals, adolescents, and couples to navigate challenges and improve their experience of life. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, combining insight-oriented depth work with practical therapeutic tools. I take an intuitive, thoughtful, and direct approach to therapy, tailoring my work to each client and making room for both sincerity and levity. I am passionate about creating meaningful change, both individually and socially.

I support clients with a range of issues, including anxiety, eating disorders, depression, self-worth, family conflict, and relationship challenges. I also specialize in working with athletes, performers, and people who work in high-pressure environments. My experience working with individuals and families experiencing severe mental illness and various risk factors has given me the ability to support people from diverse backgrounds.

Before becoming a psychotherapist, I worked in the entertainment industry with high-level performers and co-founded a social justice nonprofit. These experiences deepened my interest in performance psychology and led to my work doing sports and performance therapy with Division I athletes. In addition, I have training in trauma-informed treatment, crisis management, and substance use. I am currently specializing in psychoanalytic psychotherapy which is what I am primarily offering within my practice.

Education/Training

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis

Master of Arts in Counseling The Wright Institute

Bachelor of Arts, Film & Media Whitman College

Sports & Performance Psychotherapist Align Sports and Performance Psychology, University of San Francisco Athletics (Division I)

Clinical Work

Clinical Social Worker UCSF Citywide Intensive Case Management

School Therapist Mission High School, Richmond Area Multi-Services (RAMS) Intensive Case Management

Psychotherapy Services

Adults

Individual psychoanalytic therapy can help you explore how your emotions and relationship patterns may be holding you back, and how to change them. You may be unsure of how to move forward or you may be seeking more meaningful experiences and a deeper understanding of yourself. In our work together, my priority is to build a relationship of trust and support in order to challenge you and help you feel differently in relationships. I am present, curious, and thoughtful in each session, and I enjoy finding creative ways to engage different clients.

Adolescents

Adolescence is a period of significant growth and exploration but it can also bring conflict and emotional changes. I help adolescents put words to feelings and make meaning of their experiences. I connect with adolescents through levity, their interests, and listening to them closely. Overtime, they can learn to regulate emotions and communicate through difficulty, which contributes to development of independence and identity. A key part of my adolescent therapy involves parent consultations and parent coaching, which often improves the family system as a whole.

Athletes & Performers

Competition and high-pressure performance environments can provide immense fulfillment, but they also come with unique pressures that require emotional awareness and resilience. I specialize in treating athletes and professionals to build confidence, relationships, and self-understanding for long term change. In our work, we explore the emotional and relational patterns underneath performance — not just symptoms or goals. This is not coaching, it is meaningful analysis of oneself.

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders and body image issues come in various forms and often require specialized and coordinated care. I work collaboratively with physicians, dietitians, psychiatrists, and other specialists to ensure treatment is comprehensive and well-supported. My role is to provide depth-oriented psychotherapy — exploring the emotional, relational, and psychological roots of the eating disorder while supporting meaningful and lasting recovery.

Areas of Specialization

  • Anxiety & Stress

  • Confidence & Performance

  • Eating Disorders & Body Image

  • Relationship & Attachment Issues

  • Depression & Mood Issues

  • Life Transitions

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

  • Substance Use & Dependency

  • Parent & Family Coaching

FAQ

  • Fees for a 50-minute psychotherapy hour are based on customary rates for therapists in the area with speciality training. Please contact me directly for my current rates. If the cost is a barrier, please let me know as I offer a sliding scale fee depending on availability.

    Direct insurance payments are not accepted at this time, but I provide monthly superbills if your health insurance or health savings plan includes out-of-network provider coverage reimbursement. I am happy to help you navigate this process.

    You may request a written estimate of expected charges prior to beginning services.

  • For new clients, I begin with a free 15-minute consultation call to learn more about you, any presenting issues, and your goals for therapy. If we decide to move forward together, we’ll start with an intake session, followed by weekly or biweekly sessions.

    All scheduling, forms, and payments are all managed through SimplePractice, a secure platform.

  • Confidentiality is a fundamental aspect of the therapeutic process, and all information shared in sessions is kept strictly private. However, there are specific legal exceptions, such as instances of potential harm to yourself or others, which will be reviewed during the initial session.

    If you have any questions regarding confidentiality and its limitations, they can be discussed at any time.

Locations

I have two in-person offices in South Berkeley and Cow Hollow. I also provide telehealth via Zoom.

East Bay

 

San Francisco

 

Contact

Please feel free to call me at 510.788.0818 or email me at JessicaGoodTherapy@gmail.com to set up a free initial consultation.