I help you rebuild clarity, connection, and emotional strength.
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About
Specializing in Loss, Life Transitions & Identity Shifts
Grief-Informed Therapy for Adults, Teens & Families in Westlake Village, CA
Loss is not always about death. It can be the loss of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a dream, or the quiet grief that accompanies major life changes.
I specialize in supporting adults, teens, and families navigating loss in its many forms — including death-related grief, miscarriage or pregnancy loss, the ending of a relationship, career transitions, becoming a spouse or parent, empty nesting, and shifts in identity across different life stages.
Even positive changes can bring unexpected grief. You may find yourself questioning who you are, feeling disconnected from parts of your identity, or struggling to adjust to new roles and expectations. Together, we create space to process what has changed, what feels uncertain, and who you are becoming.
Because loss impacts relationships and family dynamics, my work is grounded in a family systems lens and trauma-informed care. I support adults who are grieving while helping their children cope, teens navigating identity shifts or the death of a loved one, and families adjusting to emotional and relational changes after significant transitions.
In addition to loss and transition work, I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, overwhelm, boundary-setting challenges, and identity exploration (including racial, cultural, and spiritual identity), along with first responders and families of first responders.
My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, feminist therapy, mindfulness practices, and nervous system regulation strategies to help you feel more grounded, supported, and emotionally steady.
If you’re looking for therapy in Westlake Village and want a clinician who understands the emotional complexity of loss, life transitions, and identity shifts, I invite you to schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation. You don’t have to navigate this season alone.
In person and virtual sessions available.
Evidence-Based Therapy
95%
Marriage & Relationship Counseling
90%
Anxiety & Depression Treatment
100%
Expertise
Clinical Strengths
Every therapeutic relationship is built on structure, clarity, and active collaboration. My work focuses on identifying root causes rather than simply managing surface-level symptoms.
Clients receive direct feedback, practical tools, and a clear path forward so therapy produces meaningful progress from the very first sessions.
WHAT I DO
I'm here to help you feel grounded, supported, and clear about who you are becoming.
I specialize in grief-informed therapy for adults, teens, and families — supporting you through loss, life transitions, and identity shifts in all their many forms. You don’t have to navigate this season alone.
Jasmine Johnson
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Begin With the Right Support
TrueMe Counseling offers focused, research-informed care for individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges
Meet Our Therapists
TrueMe® Counseling is a team of licensed MFTs and PhDs with decades of combined clinical experience.

Marina Edelman LMFT #51009
Founder of TrueMe® Counseling | Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Cheryl Baldi,
LMFT #39801
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Dr. Rachel Chistyakov, PsyD, LMFT #150001
Licensed Psychologist

Sharalee Hall,
LMFT #135374
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Chris Calandra, AMFT#129479
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Suzanne Perry,
AMFT #132904
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Hayley Willis, AMFT #132776
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Jasmine Johnson, AMFT #137660
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Kylee Garfield, AMFT #145651
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Sean Palmer, AMFT #
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist