About Dr. Jennifer Schneider, LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Jennifer Schneider is a specialist in treating eating disorders, fertility and women’s issues. She also has a special interest in working with the transgender population. She has been in private practice since 2003 and currently practices in Valley Village, California.
Dr. Schneider received her B.A. from UCLA and her doctorate in clinical psychology from California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University and trained at prestigious internships throughout Los Angeles, including The Wright Institute and The Maple Counseling Center. She has advanced training in psychodynamic therapy as well as cognitive behavior therapy, spirituality and 12-step approaches to treating addictions, eating disorders and trauma.
In addition, Dr. Schneider has been supervising psychology, MFT and MSW interns as well as licensed mental health professionals since 2004. Dr. Schneider has also taught graduate level psychology courses, as well as presented lectures around Los Angeles on the topic of treating clients with eating disorders, body image issues, and addictions.
In the past, Dr. Schneider developed and oversaw the Eating Disorder Program at Clearview Treatment Programs Day Treatment and IOP Program, where she was also involved in supervision and training of the staff on eating disorder treatment.
Dr. Schneider currently maintains a private practice in Westwood, where she sees adolescents and adults. She specializes in treating clients with addictions, eating disorders, body image issues, gender issues, and trauma. Dr. Schneider currently supervises both psychological assistants and MFT Interns in her practice.
“In my therapy practice, I nurture a trusting relationship; one in which clients can feel safe to explore their thoughts and feelings. I work collaboratively and am interactive in my approach to therapy. I believe it is the relationship between a client and therapist that is paramount in creating lasting change and personal healing. Developing trust, understanding and authenticity is essential before any meaningful healing can take place. I work with my patients to help them achieve an awareness of themselves and their personal histories in order to broaden and deepen their sense of self-efficacy and self-esteem.
I have extensive experience helping individuals heal from past traumatic experiences so they can live more fully in the present. By exploring and understanding one’s personal and family history, individuals can more thoroughly explore their choices and make better decisions to live a happier and more fulfilling life.”