Jean T. Rothman, MFT, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, California

About Me

I am a licensed therapist for preschoolers, young adults, adults, seniors, and couples who wish to de-stress, get along better, find more balance, and feel happier. 

​In addition to my formal training in psychotherapy, I also have done years of study in mindfulness, spirituality, meditation, metaphysics, and Energy Psychology. I have made deep explorations into many spiritual and wisdom traditions including non-duality, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, and Toltec. I am also a writer, editor, speaker, and life coach.

In therapy work, I believe a client's culture, background, race, gender orientation, and sexuality come into play. I am a BIPOC-affirming therapist and  stand against all racism, including systemic racism. I am LGBTQIA+ ally. 

I believe my lived experience as a daughter, mother, wife, single woman, sister, aunt, and friend has greatly contributed to my ability to listen to and understand other people going through their own challenges in life, and I consider it an honor to be entrusted with the job of being a therapist. ​

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Expertise

Individual Therapy 
​I have professional and personal experience in several specialty areas:

• Depression, including:                 

                 ~ Major depression 
                 ~ "Dysthymia" or Chronic, persistent depression
                 ~ Postpartum depression 

• Maternal mental health  (including anxiety)
• Personal growth
• Stress Reduction/Anxiety
• Mindfulness, Spirituality

Additional Areas of Interest

• Handling the "Inner Critic"
• Undoing the effects of your family of origin
• Building Self-esteem
• Life-Stage Issues (such as Empty Nest, Aging)
• Pregnancy and postpartum period
• Preschoolers' behavioral challenges
• Pre-Marital Counseling​​

Training & Background

I received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University, California Professional School of Psychology. I have a certificate in Maternal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International. While earning my degree, I took a number of advanced courses in Infant and Preschool Mental Health. 

 Jean T. Rothman, MFT, is licensed by the State of California to counsel people anywhere in the state.
 I serve the Encinitas - Carlsbad - Oceanside - Vista area .
I see private-pay clients and am an Out-of-Network provider for Anthem, Aetna and most other PPO plans. 
​Also, I take MHN and Cigna health insurance, and Medi-Cal (but ONLY IF it is through Healthnet/MHN).​