About Jessica St. Clair MS, MFT
Professional Overview
My wide range of experience over the years has given me a unique perspective and a variety of skills and knowledge to help my clients in many different situations. I have been in clinical practice for 15 years as a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). I worked as a social worker for the County of Orange for 16 years helping families in crisis. I addressed family problems and served as an advocate for children in the Juvenile court system. I currently serve on the Orange County Superior Court as a custody evaluator, reunification therapist, mediator and special master. I have also worked as a teacher in California for the Public and private school systems. I have taught at the elementary, adult high school and university levels. I currently teach Court approved parenting classes at my office in Newport Beach. In my private practice I see individuals, couples, families and children. I utilize the Jungian school of though while helping my clients. I specialize in the following areas:
- Divorce resolution
- Custody
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Eating disorders
- Learning disabilities
- Autism
- Anger management
- General coping skills
Education
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology (expected 2012)
Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpenteria, CA.
M.S., Counseling (1992)
California State University at Fullerton, CA.
Bilingual-Teaching Credentials, (1975)
University of California, Irvine, CA.
B.A., Spanish (1973)
University of California, Los Angeles, CA.
Diploma, Estudios Hispánicos (1972)
University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
Licensure: Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT 33138); 1996
Jessica St. Clair MS, MFT