Jocelyn Contreras, APCC, Cerritos, CA

About Jocelyn Contreras

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Children (<13)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Emotionally Focused

Attachment-based

Gottman Method

Eclectic

Humanistic

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Jocelyn Contreras

Jocelyn Contreras, A.P.C.C., is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor at Daybreak Counseling Center, offering virtual and in-person sessions in Cerritos. She specializes in anxiety, depression, and working with teens, and holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Children and Adolescence from Azusa Pacific University, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Saint Mary. Jocelyn brings experience from both community mental health and private practice settings, including work as an ABA behavioral technician supporting children and teens with developmental and neurological needs, which strengthened her collaborative and compassionate approach.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Jocelyn’s therapeutic style is rooted in humanistic, person-centered care, creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. She works with individuals navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and integrates approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method in couples work to improve communication and emotional connection

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Jocelyn is dedicated to walking alongside her clients with empathy and authenticity, helping them build resilience, gain clarity, and reconnect with a stronger sense of self.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Office location

Jocelyn Contreras, APCC also offers online video visits for patients

Daybreak Counseling Center

17315 Studebaker Rd, Ste 209, Cerritos, CA 90703

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Education and background

Practice names

Daybreak Counseling Center

Education and training

Azusa Pacific University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1093442659

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Jocelyn Contreras?

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Is Jocelyn Contreras accepting new patients?

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Can I make an appointment with Jocelyn Contreras online?

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What practice does Jocelyn Contreras work with?

Jocelyn Contreras works with Daybreak Counseling Center.

Where is Jocelyn Contreras's office located?

Jocelyn Contreras has 2 office locations in Cerritos, view full addresses on Jocelyn Contreras's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Jocelyn Contreras?

Jocelyn Contreras frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Jocelyn Contreras on their profile.