Jody Brewer
Board Certified Christian Counselor, National Certified Counselor
About
Hello, I’m Jody Brewer, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’m grateful you’re taking a moment to get to know me. I’ve always been curious about people—the ways our stories differ, yet often carry the same emotions, hopes, and challenges. It’s a privilege to walk alongside individuals who feel overwhelmed and are searching for clarity, healing, or direction.
My career has taken me through many meaningful roles: teaching future therapists, supporting patients navigating binge eating and bariatric surgery, leading mindful eating and stress management groups, providing crisis intervention, and supervising programs in psychiatry, addiction medicine, and social medicine. After all of that, I’m thankful to be back where my heart feels most at home—working directly with clients in the therapy room.
My approach is grounded in compassion, education, and a strong therapeutic relationship. I believe deeply in growth and in the wisdom of Proverbs 3:5–6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and He will make your paths straight.” That verse reflects the steady, hopeful posture I bring to this work. Anytime I have needed Him, my Lord has been there for me. However, when I have leaned on my own will, He has corrected me. The word trust in Hebrew means “to lean on” which means we can lean our whole weight on God and he will be there. Give him your pain and he will help you through it.
Outside of my practice, I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart for 30 years, and together we’ve raised two wonderful sons, and a very spoiled maltipoo named Zoey.
I have specialized training in navigating ADHD both as a parent of two sons with ADHD and Autism, as well as someone with ADHD. I am also trained in EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy for Trauma and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I also have training in treating eating disorders using CBT-E and Intuitive Eating.
I am also a lifelong learner having recently completed a doctorate degree in Clinical Biomedical Ethics. I believe that when our actions are aligned with our faith and ethics, we will find rest.
If you’re navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, eating disorders or grief, I would be honored to walk with you. You don’t have to face it alone.
Provider details
Website
Clinician's Sex/Gender
Handicap Accessible
Cities
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- Sacramento
- San Francisco
- Columbia
Counties
- Los Angeles County
- San Diego County
- Sacramento County
- Columbia
- Greenville
ZIPs
- 90001
- 94120
- 94114
- 91903
- 91909
Teleheath
Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth
- CA
- SC
Psychosocial Evaluations (Non-psychologist psychotherapists)
- 60 min
Individual Sessions
- 50-60 min
Psychological Testing
Ages
- Adolescent (13-17)
- Adult (18-70)
- Senior (70+)
Special Populations
- Pregnant
Talk Therapies
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Strengths
- Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Eating disorders
- Anxiety
- Abuse (childhood)
- ADHD
Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement
Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position
Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session
Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?
What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?
- Patient led approach
- Solution focused approach
How direct is your approach with patients?
- I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient
Cost Per Session
60 min 150.00
50-60 min 120.00
Payment Methods Accepted
- Credit Card
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Optum
- Blue Cross
Do you accept payment plans
Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment
Educational History
- School:California State University Bakersfield
- Degree:Undergrad
- School:University of Phoenix, Bakersfield
- Degree:Graduate School
- School:Albany Medical College
- Degree:Doctorate Degree
Years In Practice
License Numbers
- Name:State License
- Number:LMFT 47161
- State:
- CA
- Name:State License
- Number:LMF 8010 MFT
- State:
- SC
Professional Associations
- AACC
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy