I’m so glad you’re here. Curiosity is often the first step toward healing, and the fact that you’ve landed here matters.

My name is Jessica Ignacio—though most people call me Jess. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, and I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from San José State University in 2021. I began my career working primarily with children and adolescents in school-based settings, while also gaining experience supporting adults across a range of life challenges.

My own matrescence—my journey into motherhood—has deeply shaped and shifted my clinical passion. As a mother who has navigated a perinatal mental health diagnosis and the work of tending to my own internal parts, I feel a deep commitment to supporting others through this transformative and often overwhelming season. I am especially passionate about increasing awareness around reproductive mental health and the realities many birthing people face without adequate support.

I believe that broader systemic and societal pressures have left many parents navigating matrescence in isolation. Providing intentional, compassionate support during this time is not only essential for individual well-being, but also for breaking intergenerational cycles and fostering healthier families and communities.

I am currently completing my Perinatal Mental Health Certification and have extensive training in perinatal care. I also volunteer with Postpartum Support International, where I continue to deepen my connection to this work and community.

My therapeutic approach is gentle, collaborative, and paced with care. I draw from psychodynamic and Internal Family Systems (IFS) frameworks, while integrating mindfulness and somatic practices to support whole-person healing. Together, we will find a rhythm and approach that feels aligned with your needs and your story. I also offer couples therapy, particularly for those navigating perinatal and parenting experiences.

I practice through a decolonizing lens, with a commitment to reducing stigma and honoring diverse ways of healing. As a cisgender, multi-ethnic clinician who is often white-assumed, I hold awareness of the privileges I carry and remain committed to ongoing reflection and accountability. Supporting clients who are impacted by systemic inequities is an important and intentional part of my work.

If this resonates with you, or if you’re feeling curious about starting therapy, I invite you to reach out. I offer a free 15-minute consultation, and I would love to connect with you.