Jacquelyn Rinaldi, PhD

Jacquelyn Rinaldi is a clinical psychology doctoral extern in the process of completing her Psy.D. at the California School of Professional Psychology. Currently, Jacquelyn is working at CCC under the direct clinical supervision of Dr. Alix Robinson. In her practice, Jacquelyn is enthusiastic about helping clients reach their full potential. Her approach to therapy is to create opportunities for clients to see a wider perspective. Jacquelyn has experience working with toddlers, kids, teens, and adults. Her passion is to work with populations who are seeking to make changes in their lives. 

Education: 

• PsyD in Clinical Psychology, expected graduation 2024
• MA in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology
• Ph.D. in Archetypal Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute 
• MA in Archetypal Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute 

Experience:

• Doctoral Extern, California Counseling Clinics
• Doctoral Extern, Consulting Collective 
• Doctoral Extern, Mental Shifts LLC 
• Private Practice, Functional Life Coach

Areas of Interest: 

Trauma, Solution-Focused Therapy, Single Session Therapy, Stress and Coping, Depression, Anxiety, Assessment, Addiction, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Personality Disorders, Anger Management, Emotional Tolerance, and Domestic Violence. 

Common Presenting Issues I Treat: 

ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Borderline Personality, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Family Conflict, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, OCD, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Testing and Evaluation, Trauma and PTSD, Women’s Issues

Types of Therapy: 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic: Jungian approach to Shadow work 
• Dream analysis
• Trauma-Focused
• Family/Marital Therapy
• Play Therapy

Age Ranges:

Children (3-10), Preteens/Tweens (11-13), Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19), Adults, Older Adults (65+)

Special Certificates and Training:

• Mindfulness Meditation 2-year Teacher Certification
• Psychology First Aid Certificate                                     
• Compassion Cultivation Training Certificate
• Play Therapy Training