Jasmine Mosafer
Hi, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 7 years of post-masters experience dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges, better understand themselves, and create meaningful, lasting change. I have experience working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, substance use concerns, stress, and major life transitions. I'm a Los Angeles native and received both my B.A and my MSW from UCLA. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and goal-oriented—helping clients find clarity, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel genuinely heard, supported, and empowered to make positive changes in your life.
Helping You Navigate Life's Challenges, Break Unhealthy Patterns, and Create Meaningful Change
First session
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if it's your first time, and I want you to feel comfortable from the very beginning. Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, discuss what brought you to therapy, and explore what you'd like to work toward. I'll ask questions to better understand your experiences, current challenges, and goals, while also giving you space to share what's important to you. There's no pressure to share everything at once, and you don't need to have all the answers. My goal is for you to leave our first session feeling heard, supported, and with a clearer understanding of how we can work together.
Strengths
I bring a balance of empathy, honesty, and practical guidance to my sessions. I believe therapy is most effective when clients feel comfortable being themselves while also being encouraged to explore new perspectives and challenge patterns that may be holding them back. My approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, but I'm also an active participant in the therapeutic process. Rather than simply listening, I ask thoughtful questions, help you identify connections between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and work with you to develop strategies for meaningful change. I recognize that everyone's experiences are different, so I tailor our work to your individual needs, strengths, and goals.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or dissatisfied with certain aspects of their life but is ready to better understand themselves and explore the possibility of change. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, stress, or patterns that seem difficult to break. Perhaps you're navigating a major life transition, having difficulty setting boundaries, or finding yourself repeating behaviors that no longer serve you. You don't need to have everything figured out or even know exactly what you want from therapy. All you need is a willingness to show up, be curious about yourself, and take steps toward creating a healthier, more fulfilling life. My role is to meet you where you are and help you move forward at a pace that feels right for you.
Treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Interviewing to help you explore your goals, identify what matters most to you, and work through any uncertainty you may feel about making changes. Rather than telling you what you should do, I help you uncover your own motivations and build confidence in your ability to move forward. This approach is especially helpful when you're feeling stuck, struggling with unhealthy habits, or wanting to make changes but aren't sure where to begin.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you recognize how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. Together, we'll identify unhelpful thinking patterns, challenge beliefs that may be contributing to emotional distress, and develop healthier ways of responding to difficult situations. CBT provides practical tools you can apply in everyday life to better manage anxiety, depression, stress, and other challenges while building confidence and emotional resilience.
Psychoanalytic
I incorporate psychoanalytic principles to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and the patterns that may be influencing your current experiences. This can involve exploring past relationships, early experiences, unconscious beliefs, and recurring emotional or behavioral patterns. By gaining insight into how your past may be shaping your present, we can work toward greater self-awareness, healthier relationships, and more intentional choices.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I believe you know yourself and your experiences better than anyone else. My role is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable expressing yourself openly. I'll take the time to understand your unique perspective, listen without making assumptions, and work with you at a pace that feels comfortable. Rather than telling you what you should do, I'll help you explore your thoughts and feelings, gain clarity, and make decisions that align with your values and goals.
Strength-Based
I believe everyone has strengths, even when they're going through difficult times and may have trouble recognizing them. In our sessions, I'll help you identify your abilities, past successes, and the qualities that have helped you overcome challenges. Rather than focusing only on what's going wrong, we'll also explore what's working well and how you can build on those strengths to navigate obstacles, increase your confidence, and make meaningful changes in your life.
Location
Virtual sessions