Why Jody Tompkins...

I have been Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California since 1991, and have worked in the social service arena since 1984.  As a result, I have many years of experience talking with and listening to people who are looking to make a change in their life. As a coach, I will not provide therapy.  Rather, I will provide encouragement, focus, and direction to assist my clients in achieving their goals and maximizing their potential.

I’ve always held the philosophy that people have an innate and intuitive sense about what direction they want and need to move in, and that my purpose is to assist them in getting there.  Being a trained Marriage and Family Therapist has provided me with a unique ability to address the specific needs and issues of each individual. I have specialized training and experience working with anxiety issues, as well as a focus working with adolescents and people facing life transitions. Furthermore, I have specific expertise and experience assisting those preparing for licensing exams as Marriage and Family Therapists. This training lends itself naturally to helping people prepare for the test-taking process, and move forward into new, successful areas of their life.

Jody Tompkins, M.A., MFT

"I don't believe it is possible to entirely eliminate anxiety. Rather, my focus is on identifying the negative thoughts and messages that people so often give themselves, and replacing them with strategies to manage the anxiety when it surfaces. Practicing those strategies can make all the difference during the exam preparation process, as well as the exam itself."

ACT NOW to propel yourself toward your goals!

Jody’s method of coaching via phone, with email support, is:

• Convenient – YOU choose your setting (home, office, in your garden, etc.)

• No geographical limitations …wherever you are, the phone will reach you

• Flexible scheduling

• Saves time and money: saves $$ in gas, no travel time to & from your appointment