Compassionate, direct counseling and therapy to help you navigate life's challenges with clarity and confidence.
Santa Monica / WLA · Virtual
You've handled it. You've moved on. So why does it keep finding you? EMDR and Brainspotting work where talk therapy often stalls — helping your nervous system reprocess what it couldn't at the time. We go where the wound is, not around it.
The mind that won't stop. The body that can't relax. The wall you hit before you even start. Anxiety isn't a character flaw — it's a nervous system doing its job too well. We'll figure out where it's coming from and give it somewhere else to go.
Most couples don't have a communication problem — they have a connection problem, and communication is just where it shows up. Using LVVR, Gottman, and attachment-based methods, we work on the dynamic underneath the argument, not just the argument.
Grief isn't only about death. It shows up when a marriage ends, a career collapses, a child leaves, or the version of yourself you thought you'd be doesn't materialize. This is about finding what comes next — not forcing it.
You're functioning. Maybe even thriving on paper. But somewhere between where you are and where you know you could be, something keeps getting in the way. We find that thing, name it, and start working on it.
The more capable you are, the better you are at hiding it. High performers carry enormous internal weight — perfectionism, fear of exposure, the pressure of maintaining the person everyone else depends on. We work on what's underneath the output.
Your friends ask if you're okay, and you say yes—but deep down, something feels off. You push through, stay busy, but the unease lingers. Maybe you're short with your kids, partner, or parents. These small reactions could signal unprocessed emotions keeping you stuck.
As children, we adapt to our environment, often minimizing emotional wounds without realizing it. Take divorce, for example—when a child hears, "We're getting divorced," they may not have the words to process their pain. Instead, it manifests as anger, withdrawal, perfectionism, or even a drop in grades.
Even if you're managing to survive day-to-day, deep down, you know you could feel better. This is where EMDR comes in. Originally designed to treat PTSD, EMDR now helps process all types of trauma, including attachment wounds, anxiety, and grief. I use EMDR as a foundational framework to explore deeper relational breaks, helping individuals and couples find meaning after loss.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) uses bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements, tapping, or sound—to help the brain reprocess distressing memories. This technique allows emotional memories to correctly integrate, drastically reducing their intensity and freeing you from past triggers.
I combine EMDR, Brainspotting, and targeted talk therapy to help you process unresolved emotions and unlock lasting healing.
Therapy is more than addressing immediate fires—it's about understanding the complex layers beneath them to drive lasting growth. I combine sharp clinical expertise with deep, humanistic work, creating a balance between proven psychological techniques and root-cause exploration.
A cornerstone of my approach integrates EMDR with Adaptive Childhood Reprocessing (ACR). EMDR is a powerful tool for processing trauma and diffusing the emotional charge of past experiences. By pairing it with deeper introspection, we don't just manage symptoms—we uncover the underlying patterns shaping your life. For couples, I use my own direct communication framework, LVVR.
Therapy with me isn't about sitting back and nodding. It requires presence and attunement, balanced heavily with humor and empathy. We navigate this together. I love getting to the heart of what's really going on—challenging what holds you back and supporting you in making real, meaningful changes.
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
Deep emotional healing & nervous system regulation
Couples communication methodology
Attachment-focused couples work
$275
50-minute session
$395
75-minute session
I do not accept insurance. However, my system automatically generates a monthly superbill you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement.
Payment accepted via major credit cards.
What if the way you process thoughts and emotions has been working against you — not out of weakness, but because no one ever named the mechanics? This book is the culmination of 18+ years of clinical practice: an honest look at personal energy, how it gets hijacked, and how to take it back.
Written for people who are self-aware enough to know something's off, but haven't yet found the framework to explain it.
Jon B. Pease, M.A. is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT48823) in California with over 18 years of experience. Licensed in 2008, Jon has worked extensively with diverse populations, including at-risk youth and victims of extreme crime. In 2009, he founded a non-profit organization focused on the bullying epidemic. Now in full-time private practice, he dedicates his clinical skills to helping people face their darkest fears.
Beyond clinical work, Jon is a father of two teens. His experience as a dad deeply informs his approach to therapy, fueling his commitment to a grounded, direct, and non-judgmental stance.
The Nine Energetic Betrayals© — Jon's forthcoming book — is the culmination of 18+ years of clinical work. It unwraps what personal energy actually is and explores the mechanics of how human beings process thoughts and emotions. The book reflects his passion for helping people find clarity and real, lasting change.
Through therapy, coaching, and writing, Jon remains fiercely committed to client transformation. He brings humor, warmth, and an upfront, no-nonsense approach to every session, helping clients untangle past hurts and build a clearer future.
A private, comfortable space for the work that matters most.
Therapy and coaching are different tools for different work. If you're not in crisis but want structured support for navigating relationships, habits, and who you're becoming — that's what Gritworks Collective is built for. Skills-based, goal-oriented, no clinical diagnosis required.
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12304 Santa Monica Blvd #327
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone / Text
(424) 855-0908
