Jaronda is a beautiful person and was so wonderful to work with! Caring, compassionate and a joy to work with!
Jaronda Session, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Jaronda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Jaronda. View 6 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California and Arizona
Recent reviews
She awesome!
More about Jaronda
- 15 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
“New beginnings start with knowing how we create the trap that we are caught in, how we have deprived ourselves of the love we need. Strong bonds grow from resolving to halt the cycles of disconnection, the dances of distress”.
Dr. Sue Johnson
Hello! Welcome to your journey to happiness!
My name is Jaronda Lige and I am a proud Oakland, Californian native, Fitness-loving, Meditation-enthusiast, and Coffee, Cocoa, and Tea obsessed Licensed Psychotherapist based in Southern California. I obtained my Master of Social Work degree in 2005 from California State University, East Bay. My personal and professional journey continued to Southern California in 2006. I earned my licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Work in 2013. I am now living and practicing as a Psychotherapist in San Diego, California, and licensed to practice in the State of Arizona. I am continuing my academic journey at Loma Linda University, Doctor of Social Work program to advance my career in the areas of Clinical Leadership and Practice Innovation.
My practice nurtures a non-judgmental, supportive atmosphere rooted in safety, mutual trust, respect, and honesty. My jam is helping others understand love, unlock triggers, understand emotions and needs, untangle the disharmony, overcome relational disconnection by creating positive connections and strengthening attachment & relationship bonds. My therapeutic style is integrative, with elements of mindful, open, explicit conversations coupled with evidence-based research of Emotional Focused Family Therapy, Emotional Focused Individual Therapy, and Emotional Focused Therapy for Couples.
Life can throw us lemons and a tether totter of emotions. I am honored that you chose this healing journey. I look forward to collaborating with you as you mend your heart(s), increase secure attachment bonds, deepen your emotions, and Create Open-hearted Connections w/ One Another & self.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain illness and disability
Codependency
Commitment Issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster
Dependent Personality
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family Problems
Fatherhood Issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hearing Impaired
HIV / AIDS
Infidelity
Intellectual Disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural Concerns
Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-love
Sexuality
Visually Impaired
Women's issues
Young Adult Issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Jaronda Session's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992142772.
- LCSW · California · 29575 · Expires November 2024
- LCSW · Arizona · LCSW-19020 · Expires October 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Jaronda Session
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Jaronda is a beautiful person and was so wonderful to work with! Caring, compassionate and a joy to work with!
She awesome!
Jaronda is warm and friendly, which made me feel immediately at ease when I talked to her for the first time. She’s attentive, provides good advice/recommendations, and I’m looking forward to working through my issues with her help!
Jaronda is incredibly kind, helpful and an expert in providing useful exercises for folks who want therapy to also be solutions oriented (like me). I’m grateful for the weekly time I spend with her through our tele-therapy sessions and have seen progress in dealing with some more difficult issues from my past. Grateful to be working with a female therapist of color; I don’t feel like I have to over explain my experiences for her to understand.
Jaronda is a fantastic counselor. She’s a great listener that actually takes takes in information, processes it and follows up on it. She makes me feel heard and understood. She picks up on things that are unsaid and takes questionnaires seriously and uses them as an opening for conversation versus just looking at them as necessary paperwork. I talked to a few counselors on and off the app before her and she is really a rare find. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for a strategic partner to help them process their issues, reach their goals or simply find a path to peace during a difficult time.
Jaronda is an excellent counselor. She’s very caring and empathetic. She also spends a lot of time listening to her clients and letting them speak.
Frequently asked questions
Does Jaronda Session offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Jaronda Session works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Jaronda Session speak?
Jaronda Session speaks English.
How many years of experience does Jaronda Session have?
Jaronda Session has 15 years of experience.
Where is Jaronda Session licensed to practice?
Jaronda Session is licensed to practice in California and Arizona.
Does Jaronda Session accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Jaronda Session does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Jaronda Session offer?
Jaronda Session offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Jaronda Session?
Jaronda Session can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Jaronda Session?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.