Jennifer Policky
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Watsonville
It’s not always easy to make sense of how we arrived at where we are or to understand ourselves fully. Many of the patterns we develop to keep us safe emotionally and physically can, over time, lead to feelings of being stuck or in pain. The good news is that change is possible. Together, we can explore these patterns, create new ones, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. Through gentle, mindful self-exploration of your physical and emotional experiences, we can cultivate awareness and open the door to healing past wounds and building new, more supportive ways of relating.
My approach is holistic, compassionate, and client-centered. With a background in genomics, neuroscience, and physiology, I bring a unique perspective to the therapeutic process. I integrate science with humanistic and somatic therapy modalities such as Gestalt, Hakomi, and Relational therapy, focusing on the connection between the mind and body. These approaches help support your innate ability to heal and adapt. I tailor each session to meet your specific goals, offering gentle guidance and support as we explore your strengths, increase awareness, and foster positive growth.
I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals navigating long-term depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, chronic illness, and interpersonal or complex trauma. I also have extensive experience in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and working with LGBTQ+ youth. I approach each client with curiosity and empathy, valuing their unique story and honoring the bravery it takes to reach out. Therapy can be a powerful way to connect more deeply with yourself, others, and your purpose. Together, we can work toward greater clarity, healing, and connection.
Request an Appointment
To Request an Appointment at Shine a Light or NPCC, please fill out this form. We respond to inquiries Monday through Friday. All inquiries we receive on the weekends or holidays will be processed the next business day. Thank you for your patience. If you need immediate services, please call 911.
New Office in San Francisco!
Shine a Light Counseling Center is please to merge with New Perspectives Center for Counseling. NPCC has been serving the San Francisco community for thirty years. Now NPCC is transitioning to become the San Francisco site for Shine a Light. NPCC will retain its name, character and history. For information about NPCC or counseling in San Francisco:
New Perspectives Center for Counseling (link)
Emergency Contact
Shine a Light does not provide crisis services. If you have a mental health emergency, call 988 or 911. Or click here for more Crisis Resources
Telephone Contact
You can call Shine a Light at 831-996-1222, but we encourage you to use the email forms to the left. If you call, please leave the following:
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- Issue you want help with
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FAX us at: 831-417-0443
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your therapy sessions will cost. Your fee will be set according to a sliding scale, in collaboration with your therapist, prior to your first counseling session. Total costs depend upon the number of sessions you choose to utilize.
If you have private health insurance and we are not in-network with your plan, please be aware that your costs for therapy may be less by using an in-network provider. This will depend upon your plan's deductible amounts and co-payments. In some cases, counseling at Shine a Light is less costly than using private insurance.
If you hope to use "out of network" benefits through your private insurance, please be aware that many plans will not reimburse for services provided by trainees. Please request an Associate level therapists for out-of-network billing.
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