“The only way out is through.”

Strength-Based Therapy in Studio City, CA

Welcome to Through the Woods Therapy

My name is Jennie Steinberg, and I’ve been practicing therapy for 15 years.  I am excited to work with you.

A guiding principle of the work that I do is that there are infinite right ways to live a life.  If you’re not harming anyone and you feel good on the inside, you’re probably doing okay!

In keeping with this philosophy, I practice psychotherapy from a perspective that is:

  • Strength-based – I don’t believe my clients are broken, I believe you’re coping. My job is to help you build on your strengths to overcome your challenges.
  • Feminist-oriented – I am guided by an acute awareness of how strict adherence to gender roles negatively impacts people of all genders.
  • Queer-affirming – Beyond mere “acceptance,” I believe there is magic across the entire gender, sexual, and relationship minority spectrum.
  • Anti-racist – I am committed to unearthing and challenging racist beliefs and implicit biases in myself and society at large.
  • Body positive – All bodies are good bodies, which is why I have signed the Health at Every Size (HAES) pledge. Let’s dismantle the diet industrial complex together!
  • Grounded in awareness of systems of oppression and privilege – These rivers run so deep, in ways we’re not even aware of, and often manifest as shame and self-flagellation.

I also believe strongly that:

  • Laughter is a core healing facet of therapy.
  • Cussing is a form of self-expression and self-care.
  • Feelings really fucking matter, and all feelings are allowed.
  • Allowing Anger is a gateway to real change.
  • Sensitivity is an asset, not a character flaw.
  • Connection is why we’re all here, and needing people is human.
  • You are enough.
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