About
"I help individuals, couples, and families discover emotional healing, resilient faith, and practical wisdom so they can live with greater peace, purpose, and hope."
Jeraleen Peterson, MSW, LCSW (#28561)
**Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Christian Counselor | California**
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in a variety of settings, including state hospitals, community mental health clinics, inpatient treatment programs, and hospital-based services. These experiences have equipped me to work with individuals facing a wide range of life challenges.
My areas of specialization include:
* Anxiety and excessive worry
* Depression
* Grief and loss
* Trauma and recovery
* Life transitions
* Racial stress, cultural concerns, and inequity
* Relationship and family issues
* Spiritual growth and faith integration
As a mature Christian therapist, I believe emotional healing and spiritual growth can work together to strengthen resilience and restore hope. For clients who desire faith to be part of the counseling process, I thoughtfully integrate biblical principles, prayer (when requested), and spiritually competent care into treatment while always respecting each person's beliefs and pace.
I am also the author of *Praise Therapy*, a book that encourages readers to develop resilience through biblical mindfulness by building their lives on the truth of Scripture. The principles in *Praise Therapy* help individuals navigate fear, anxiety, depression, and life's challenges with renewed hope and confidence in God.
I view every client as a unique individual created with inherent dignity, purpose, and strengths. My approach begins by meeting you exactly where you are. Together, we will develop a personalized treatment plan that reflects your unique goals, life experiences, cultural background, and spiritual perspective. My goal is to help you gain clarity, develop self-acceptance, strengthen healthy coping skills, deepen resilience, and move toward lasting emotional, relational, and spiritual wellness.
Whether you are struggling with a current crisis, navigating a difficult transition, or seeking to grow emotionally and spiritually, I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and hope.
Our God is faithful!
*"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28*
