Jennifer Shanks, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.00

“Jennifer is an amazing therapist. She is my first therapist and I don‚Äôt know how I got so lucky. She is so encouraging but also listens when you need. She really wants you to thrive and think about what‚Äôs best for you in whatever circumstances you are facing. I‚Äôm so glad to have her and would recommend her 100x !”

Less than 1 month ago

About Jennifer Shanks

Focus areas

Anxiety

Self-Harm / Injury

Behavioral Problems

Sleep Disorder

Codependency

Suicidal Tendencies

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

San Diego State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1922294248

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.00

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Jennifer is an amazing therapist. She is my first therapist and I don‚Äôt know how I got so lucky. She is so encouraging but also listens when you need. She really wants you to thrive and think about what‚Äôs best for you in whatever circumstances you are facing. I‚Äôm so glad to have her and would recommend her 100x !

Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

Jennifer is kind and a good active listener. She does cancel and reschedule a lot which can be frustrating and she‚Äôs not that great about recording and remembering details from session to session. Overall I like talking to her but not sure her technique is helping me move forward.

Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

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How soon can I make an appointment with Jennifer Shanks?

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Is Jennifer Shanks accepting new patients?

Jennifer Shanks generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Jennifer Shanks's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Jennifer Shanks accept my insurance?

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What practice does Jennifer Shanks work with?

Jennifer Shanks works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Jennifer Shanks?

Jennifer Shanks frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Jennifer Shanks on their profile.