Jaala Freed, LCSW
- Relationship and parenting
- CBT and mindfulness
- Strengths-based approach
About Jaala Freed
Her approach to therapy is warm, accepting, and supportive, blending solution-focused strategies with motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques. She also draws on mindfulness-based methods to help clients develop practical skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and daily challenges.
Jaala works with people facing relationship and parenting concerns, self-esteem and confidence issues, depression, and compassion fatigue. She pays attention to related areas such as communication problems, feelings of emptiness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, postpartum and perinatal mood concerns, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety, women's issues, and challenges common to young adults.
In sessions she emphasizes identifying each person’s unique strengths and creating treatment plans tailored to specific goals. Her work focuses on designing and implementing concrete solutions while addressing obstacles that interfere with well-being, helping clients move toward meaningful, realistic change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jaala Freed have?
Jaala Freed has 8 years of professional experience.
Is Jaala Freed a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as CA LCSW 123063.
In which languages does Jaala Freed provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Jaala Freed located?
Jaala Freed is located in California.
How can I work with Jaala Freed as my therapist?
You can work with Jaala Freed through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jaala Freed work with international clients?
No. Jaala Freed does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jaala Freed cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Online Therapy Fit Your Life?
Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference in their lives. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One of the main advantages is flexibility. Individuals can connect with therapists in the way that suits them best: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility makes it easier to weave therapy into a busy schedule and to engage in care from familiar surroundings.
Licensed professionals provide care through these remote options, and clients can seek a different therapist at any time if they are looking for a different fit. For many people, online therapy offers a practical, accessible way to pursue support while maintaining continuity and consistency with their therapeutic goals.