“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.
Additional areas of focus: 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
Clinical 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
CA LCSW 29575
AZ LCSW LCSW-19020
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jaronda Lige. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Jaronda is a beautiful person and was so wonderful to work with! Caring, compassionate and a joy to work with!
Written on Apr 05, 2021 after therapy with Jaronda for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She awesome!
Written on Jul 25, 2020 after therapy with Jaronda for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on Jun 25, 2020 after therapy with Jaronda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
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.
Written on Jun 04, 2020 after therapy with Jaronda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on May 20, 2020 after therapy with Jaronda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
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.
Written on May 17, 2020 after therapy with Jaronda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
