Jeana De Lay, LMFT

Therapist in California

Helping people build clearer self worth and direction

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17 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

Practical goal setting
Parenting skills
Trauma support

About Jeana

Jeana De Lay is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 17 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling stuck, dealing with stress, or working through low self-esteem. Her approach is straightforward and focused on practical steps people can use right away.

Jeana uses both short-term and longer-term work depending on a person's needs. She helps people process past trauma, navigate life transitions, and regain a sense of direction. Sessions often include goal setting and specific tasks to practice between meetings.

She also teaches parenting skills to individuals who want clearer ways to interact, communicate, and set consistent limits with their children. Those sessions focus on everyday strategies that fit each stage of parenting rather than abstract theories.

In addition to therapy, Jeana offers life coaching techniques aimed at moving people from where they are to where they want to be. Coaching conversations emphasize concrete goals, identifying obstacles, and planning small steps forward.

In sessions clients can expect collaborative planning and occasional homework to support change. Jeana emphasizes practical tools for better communication, improved mood, and clearer life direction. Her goal is to help people find moments of insight that move them toward a more positive future.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Jeana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical change and measurable progress. One common approach focuses on goal-oriented work similar to coaching, where the therapist and client set clear, achievable steps to move toward a life goal and address blocks from the past. This approach helps with career planning, self-esteem, and moving through transitions.

She also works with trauma-informed strategies that help people process difficult past events and reduce their ongoing impact. Those techniques often include paced processing and building coping skills so daily life becomes more manageable. For parenting concerns she teaches concrete skills for communicating, setting limits, and responding consistently at different stages of a child's life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to match methods to the client's needs, goals, and preferences and adjust plans as progress is made.

Online therapy arrangements vary. Ask about the session options and scheduling details before booking, and explain what you need to participate comfortably. Agreeing on practical details can help you decide whether the proposed way of working fits your routine and preferences.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Parenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementDepression

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Jeana works with a range of issues including self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship difficulties, career concerns, parenting, trauma and abuse.

What is her way of working in therapy?

She uses a mix of short-term and longer-term approaches focused on practical steps, goal setting, and homework to help people make steady progress toward their goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 17 years of professional experience providing therapy and coaching to adults and individuals seeking parenting help.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, and practices in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What should I confirm before booking?

Ask about the current session options and scheduling arrangements before starting. Discuss any communication preferences or access needs with the therapist.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

Begin by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.