Jodie Aukerman

Spanish-speaking kids and teens often can't find a therapist who speaks their language — literally or culturally. Jodie is bilingual in English and Spanish and bicultural, and she works specifically with children and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, family stress, relationship challenges, and the pressures of growing up. Her background in both alternative and traditional school settings means she understands what teens are actually dealing with week to week, not just what they bring into a therapy room.

Sessions are collaborative and grounded in your strengths. Together, you'll work to identify the patterns that keep you stuck and build concrete skills you can actually use — not just inside the session, but out in real life. Jodie draws from CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and a strengths-based approach, adapting to your goals and what works best for you.

The first session is mostly about getting to know each other. You don't need the right words or a polished explanation of what's wrong — just show up. Jodie will ask questions, listen, and start to understand what's bringing you in. By the end of the hour, you'll have a clearer sense of how you might work together and what the next steps could look like.