Jelena Bodinet (she/her)

LMFT# 147328
Accepting Clients

Are you struggling with self-doubt, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges that seem rooted in past experiences?

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in La Jolla, CA

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

Whether you're feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns or overwhelmed by emotional pain, I offer a supportive space where we can work together to transform your life. Together, we will address the underlying roots of your pain, work towards breaking harmful patterns, and help you build healthier relationships with yourself and others.

My Background and Approach

I specialize in helping adults break free from the lasting effects of childhood trauma. My practice is centered on guiding clients toward healing using an individualized, evidence-based approach. I integrate Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients overcome trauma-related patterns, foster self-compassion, restore emotional balance, and create lasting, meaningful change.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Hi, I’m Jelena Bodinet, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about guiding people through their healing journeys. My own experience as a refugee and the challenges I faced with war-related trauma deeply shaped my approach to therapy. I understand how difficult it can be to process life’s hardships, and I believe in the power of combining evidence-based therapies with a heart-centered, compassionate approach. In my work, I lean on my training in mindfulness and somatic therapy and emphasize the importance of connecting the mind and body in the healing process. My practice is characterized by a compassionate and client-centered methodology, helping my clients to navigate through challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. My dedication to evidence-based techniques allows me to provide effective support tailored to each client's unique needs, fostering resilience and personal growth.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Internal Family Systems Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Internal Family Systems

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 150/session

Info

Email Jelena
3252 Holiday Court
Suite 209
La Jolla, CA 92037
3821 Front Street
San Diego, CA 92103

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