Telehealth Services in California
Based in Los Angeles
Telehealth Services in California
Based in Los Angeles
Services Provided
Services Provided
Services Provided
Dr. Jakle (Psy 24708) provides compassionate, individualized and supportive therapy services informed by years of training in treatments that have a solid foundation of research.
She emphasizes collaboration as well as understanding the circumstances around your current challenges. Then, she will work with you to create a targeted plan for alleviating suffering and distress, and to increase a sense of meaning.
Dr. Jakle's theoretical approach to therapy is informed by training and practice in:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- DBT Skills Training
Dr. Jakle is a generalist, with experience treating a wide range of issues. Specialty areas include: anxiety, stress/trauma, sleep and eating concerns.
About Dr. Jakle
Services Provided
Services Provided
Dr. Jakle provides telehealth services in California.
Dr. Jakle worked for eight years at UCLA's Counseling and Psychological Services serving undergraduate and graduate students dealing with anxiety, stress, disordered eating, traumatic stress, identity development, role transitions, relationship concerns and changes in mood/difficulty managing emotions. She also served as a clinical supervisor, member of the Training Committee and ran a number of groups, including Compassion for Your Inner Critic. She also worked in TeleMental Health in the Department of Veterans Affairs with a specialty inTeleSleep. She has experience working with individuals of all ages, with a specialty in emerging adults and those in life transitions.
Dr. Jakle obtained her B.A. and M.A in Psychology at Stanford University and her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University.
Specialty Areas
Anxiety & Mood-Related Concerns
Anxiety & Mood-Related Concerns
Anxiety & Mood-Related Concerns
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Fears and phobias
- Panic attacks
- Self-doubt
- Perfectionism
- Shame
- Difficulty controlling worries
- Over-thinking
- Muscle tension, physical pain (e.g., chest pain) associated with worry/anxiety
- Irritability
- Obsessions and compulsions
- Difficulty managing stress and feeling overwhelmed
- Changes in mood,
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Fears and phobias
- Panic attacks
- Self-doubt
- Perfectionism
- Shame
- Difficulty controlling worries
- Over-thinking
- Muscle tension, physical pain (e.g., chest pain) associated with worry/anxiety
- Irritability
- Obsessions and compulsions
- Difficulty managing stress and feeling overwhelmed
- Changes in mood, characterized by feeling sad, down, crying more, or losing interest in things that used to interest you, withdrawing from those around you, self-criticism
Stress-Related Concerns
Anxiety & Mood-Related Concerns
Anxiety & Mood-Related Concerns
- Life transitions
- Career stress
- Identity shifts
- Relationship stressors/changes
- Difficulty with managing uncertainty
- Prenatal and postnatal concerns
- Work/life balance
While some stress is normative and expected during life transitions, if the change is resulting in a significant increase in anxiety, decrease in mood, or uncharacteristic changes i
- Life transitions
- Career stress
- Identity shifts
- Relationship stressors/changes
- Difficulty with managing uncertainty
- Prenatal and postnatal concerns
- Work/life balance
While some stress is normative and expected during life transitions, if the change is resulting in a significant increase in anxiety, decrease in mood, or uncharacteristic changes in behavior then professional consultation may be helpful.
For traumatic stress, Dr. Jakle has specific expertise in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). If you are interested in learning more about this empirically-supported treatment for PTSD please visit The National Center for PTSD and learn more about CPT here.
Disordered Eating
Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Dr. Jakle was on the Eating Disorder Team at UCLA's Counseling and Psychological Services. She uses aspects of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) to inform her treatment approach for those with:
- Concerns about overeating
- Preoccupations with food, body shape, or weight
- Feeling out o
Dr. Jakle was on the Eating Disorder Team at UCLA's Counseling and Psychological Services. She uses aspects of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) to inform her treatment approach for those with:
- Concerns about overeating
- Preoccupations with food, body shape, or weight
- Feeling out of control while eating
- Binging and purging
For those with eating concerns Dr. Jakle works in an interdisciplinary, team-based model, and will work with your primary care physician and other providers to build a team of support & assist you in full recovery from your eating problems.
Dr. Jakle provides outpatient eating disorder treatment via Telehealth throughout California
Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Dr. Jakle has specialty training in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. She managed a Telesleep Clinic as a Telemental Health Psychologist at the West Los Angeles VA Healthcare Center She is well versed in all aspects of behavioral sleep treatment, including: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). For a brief overview of this eviden
Dr. Jakle has specialty training in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. She managed a Telesleep Clinic as a Telemental Health Psychologist at the West Los Angeles VA Healthcare Center She is well versed in all aspects of behavioral sleep treatment, including: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). For a brief overview of this evidence-based, short-term treatment please click here. Dr. Jakle is a member of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, has the distinction of Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (DBSM) and has previously worked as an Interventionist in federally funded behavioral sleep research. Here is an article she wrote on how to calm your nightmares.
Dr. Jakle provides behavioral sleep treatment via Telehealth throughout California.