A Grounded, Compassionate Approach to Therapy
I’m Jenna Riffel, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles. I offer a warm, calming space for individuals and couples who want to better understand themselves, make sense of their patterns, and feel more peace in their lives.
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Starting therapy can feel intimidating — I get that. Maybe you’re here because you’ve hit a crossroads, you’re exhausted from trying to hold everything together, or a loved one encouraged you to reach out. Whatever brought you here, this is a good place to begin and I am so glad you made it here.
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My work supports clients navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and self-doubt — especially those who feel the pressure to keep moving while quietly wondering if things could finally feel different.
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Through a psychodynamic and attachment-based lens, I help you understand how your past experiences shape the way you feel, relate, and move through the world today. My approach blends clinical depth with genuine compassion, meeting you exactly where you are and helping you move toward where you want to be.
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Jenna Riffel, M.A, AMFT
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT #158600
What Our Work Will Feel Like
We’ll start by slowing things down and exploring what feels most pressing for you right now — whether it’s anxiety, relationship uncertainty, grief, or the weight of trying to keep everything together. Our early sessions are about creating safety and understanding your story: what’s been shaping how you think, feel, and relate. As we deepen the work, we’ll begin to notice patterns that may have once protected you but now keep you stuck — and gently begin to unlearn them.
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My approach is collaborative, reflective, and rooted in curiosity. Together, we’ll explore both your inner world and your relationships, talking about the emotional experiences that influence how you connect with yourself and others. You’ll learn to recognize what’s underneath anxiety, perfectionism, or self-criticism and begin to meet those parts of yourself with understanding rather than judgment.
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Whether you’re meeting with me virtually anywhere in California or in-person in Los Angeles, our work will move at a pace that feels right for you. The goal isn’t to “fix” yourself, but to make sense of your experiences, strengthen your capacity for connection, and feel more grounded, secure, and whole in your life.
Contact Me
12401 Wilshire Blvd Suite 300 90025, Los Angeles, CA
805-229-1144