Jean Donabedian (he/they)

MA; AMFT/APCC
Accepting Clients

Queer, second-generation immigrant therapist supporting BIPOC and queer folx balance identity, culture, and break cycles.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in California
Supervised by Pauline Peck

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

You've been trying to live up to social, cultural, & others’ expectations. Caught up in the “shoulds,” you have overextended yourself to the point of burnout. You've found it difficult to set boundaries & navigate conflict in your relationships. Maybe you want to explore topics such as gender or sexual identity, but shame gets in the way because these topics have been considered "taboo." This can be so draining & express itself as anxiety, depression, & avoidance.

My Background and Approach

My practice at its core is very client centered. I take an integrative/eclectic approach drawing from modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and parts work. I believe that there are many paths to healing and make creating a safe environment to explore such paths a priority. No one client is the same, it is my goal to create a therapeutic experience that is tailored to your needs and encompasses all parts of self.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

In my personal and professional life, I am committed to embodying compassion, self-acceptance, and an expansive mindset. I prioritize creating a safe and welcoming space for clients, particularly children of immigrants who may feel othered within their cultures. I center sex-positivity and gender-inclusivity as main pillars within my practice. While these subjects may be considered taboo to some, they are integral parts of the self, and I believe should be embraced and respected.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Therapy Eclectic Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Brainspotting
  • Sex Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Body Image Issues Grief or Loss LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
Other Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Problems
  • Spirituality
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Atheism
  • Christianity
  • Wicca/Paganism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Armenian
  • Rate: $100 - 200/session

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