Rate JerRon Tatum

I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California with over 12 years of experience working in clinical practices. I work with clients who experience a wide range of symptoms and concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I make your teenager feel important because I truly believe they are! My honesty and authenticity give me a unique way of connecting with teenagers and adults. As a result, your teenager knows his or her thoughts, feelings, and opinions are worth sharing.

I will give your teen respect and dignity. As a result, the way I relate to teens helps them have an awareness of their values. I speak truth into their lives, so your teen is challenged and motivated.

Also of importance, I don’t take myself too seriously. Teenagers truly appreciate this. Nevertheless, we will still deeply feel feelings in our counseling sessions. We work on painful emotions while still finding joy.

Counseling with teenagers is a special process. First of all, teens need direction. Your teenager will have an easier time meeting goals if the problem is well-defined.

Usually, this takes a few sessions. Many people come to counseling very aware of what symptoms are bothering them. For example, your teenager might say they are feeling a lot of anxiety. Once we can define what is behind the anxiety, the resolution becomes clearer.

Secondly, I care deeply about your concerns and goals for your teen and will involve you as much as necessary to help your child. I am a parent too, so I understand how valuable your input and insights are.

By contrast, I don’t think therapy is all that successful when the therapist is in the position of “expert” and everyone else is in the position of “patient.” For that reason, let’s work together as a team to improve how your teenager is feeling. When you, your teen, and I all collaborate, there is power in that togetherness. Ultimately, I want to help your teen remove the roadblocks that keep them from discovering who they truly are. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!