Dr. Jerri Curry
LMFT
Practical, experienced help for life changes
- 40 years experience
- LMFT in California
- Eating and body image
About Jerri
She takes a straightforward and respectful approach in sessions. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and then works with them to try different ways of thinking and acting. She emphasizes personal responsibility and small steps toward change rather than quick fixes.
Dr. Curry uses strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas and from existential approaches to meaning and choice. That means she will help a person notice unhelpful thought habits and try alternative responses, while also talking about values, purpose, and what gives life meaning. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and situation.
Her background includes long experience across many concerns such as grief, trauma and abuse, panic, mood disorders, caregiving stress, and compassion fatigue. She also works with issues tied to life transitions, career strain, and end-of-life concerns.
People who choose her can expect a practical, respectful tone. The work tends to be collaborative with clear goals and steps to practice between sessions. Prospective clients should use the site's Start Therapy flow to begin the matching process.
How CBT and Existential Work Translate to Online Care
Dr. Curry draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and existential thinking in her work. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on noticing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, panic, mood problems, and eating-related habits. Existential therapy centers on questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility, and can be useful when people face life transitions, grief, or a search for purpose.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods together and adjust based on what helps most.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Because session formats are not specified in the therapist biography, confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions reduce travel time and make it simpler to maintain regular appointments and practice new skills between meetings.
License and NPI
| Psychologist | California · No. 27385 |
|---|---|
| LMFT | California · No. 19776 |
| NPI | 1043488786 |
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
California, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, grief, trauma, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and compassionate. She focuses on noticing thought patterns and making practical changes while discussing purpose and personal choices.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 40 years of clinical experience helping people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.