Jo Petersen

(he/him)

LMFT, 6 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Empowering

I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California that believes mental health is an important aspect to maintaining balance in life. I've been practicing for 6 years with extensive experience working with adults struggling with anxiety and depression. I also help young adults with life transitions such as starting college and beginning careers. I can help adults develop emotional intelligence, improve communication skills, and build self-esteem.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

With a deep commitment to fostering emotional well-being and resilience, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their concerns, enhance their relationships, and develop coping strategies for a healthier life.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their concerns, enhance their relationships, and develop coping strategies for a healthier life.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with adults navigating difficulties in their life relating to self-esteem, relationships, financial stressors, and future goals. I will walk with you through the journey and encourage you along the way in order to keep you accountable and motivated to move toward accomplishing your goals. I will help process the difficult emotions and aid in developing skills to work through difficult situations.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

ADHD

Self Esteem

I identify as

Serves ages

Licensed in

Accepts

Cash - $150 per session

Aetna

Aetna - Allied Benefits

Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

Aetna - Luminare

Aetna - Medicare

Aetna - Moda

Aetna - WebTPA

Aetna – HealthEZ

All Savers

Amerihealth Administrators

Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

Anthem

AvMed

Blue Cross

Blue Shield

Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal

Blue Shield of California - Medicare

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)

Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)

EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)

Golden Rule

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

Health Net (Medi-Cal)

Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal

IHSS Healthy Workers

Independence Administrators

Independence Blue Cross

Independence Keystone 65 HMO

Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO

L.A. Care Covered

L.A. Care Covered Direct

L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)

L.A. Care PASC-SEIU

Optum

OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

Oscar

Oxford

Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)

San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal

SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)

Sharp Health Plan

Surest (formerly Bind)

Sutter Health Plan

United Medical Resources

UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

UnitedHealthcare/Optum

UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Here's how I use this treatment method: - Recognize common cognitive distortions - Explain and apply core CBT concepts like the thought-feeling-behavior triangle, automatic thoughts - Assist client with using techniques such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation

, 13 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

June 3, 2026

Great guy and was very willing to listen and offer suggestions and motivation.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Jo

May 27, 2026

Jo is excellent! He listens and I feel comfortable with sharing my thoughts and issues with him. He’s perfect for me!

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 4 with Jo

April 13, 2026

He's very easy to talk too.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Jo