A Grounded, Compassionate Approach to Therapy
I’m Jenna Riffel, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles. I offer a calming and real 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, I am 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 seem high functioning on the outside but are overwhelmed, stuck or always overthinking their choices.
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Therapy can offer more than temporary relief. It can help you understand the deeper patterns shaping how you experience yourself and your relationships. My approach focuses on both the immediate challenges that bring people to therapy, such as anxiety, relationship stress, or emotional overwhelm, while also gently exploring the underlying experiences and dynamics that may be keeping those struggles in place. My goal is to help you feel more grounded and secure in who you are, so that this sense of clarity and confidence naturally extends into your relationships, daily life, and the transitions you move through.
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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, 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.
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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 relationships, and feel more grounded, secure, and content in your life.