Jennifer Lesseos, MFTA (she/her)
I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who works with couples, teens, and individuals who are ready to create healthier, more fulfilling relationships—both with themselves and with the people they care about.
If you’re coming in as a couple, you might feel stuck in the same arguments, disconnected, hurt, or unsure how to communicate without things escalating. I help couples slow down those reactive cycles, understand what’s really happening underneath the conflict, and rebuild trust, safety, and connection. My goal is not to take sides, but to help both partners feel heard, accountable, and understood.
If you’re a teen or young adult, you may be navigating anxiety, self-esteem challenges, family stress, identity questions, or life transitions. I strive to create a space where you feel respected, supported, and free to express yourself without judgment.
For individuals, I often work with relationship stress, boundary challenges, codependency patterns, trauma, self-doubt, and difficulty communicating needs. Together, we’ll explore patterns that no longer serve you and build tools that help you feel more confident, emotionally regulated, and secure in your relationships.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and direct. I believe therapy should feel safe, but also honest and growth-oriented. I’ll meet you where you are, while gently challenging you toward deeper insight and meaningful change.
If you’re ready to better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and break unhealthy cycles, I would be honored to support you in that process.
Telehealth for residents of Washington
License MG61540850 | WA DoH License Lookup
My Modalities
When working with couples, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help partners identify the deeper emotions and attachment needs underneath conflict so they can move out of reactive cycles and into more secure, connected patterns. I also incorporate the Gottman Method, which provides practical tools to improve communication, manage conflict, strengthen friendship, and rebuild trust. I appreciate the balance of emotional depth and structured skill-building these approaches offer.
With individuals, I often integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. I also use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, boundary-setting, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is especially helpful for clients who experience intense emotions or struggle with relationship reactivity.
My work is grounded in Attachment Theory, which helps clients understand how early relational experiences influence current relationship patterns. I also approach therapy through a trauma-informed lens, ensuring the space feels safe, collaborative, and empowering. I tailor each session to the person or couple in front of me—balancing insight, accountability, and practical tools that support meaningful, lasting change.