I believe every human is capable of change and healing.
We find the courage to self-reflect and try something new when we are in a space where we feel safe, understood, valued, and believed in.
This is the space that I cherish creating together with my clients.
My Approach
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) / Attachment-based. We will regard your emotions as our compass in guiding us to your underlying needs. Having these needs met are key to building a secure connection with yourself and with your loved ones.
Experiential. We will lean into emotions that come alive in session rather than sit back and analyze from afar.
Relational. We will understand how you feel in relationships, including our therapeutic relationship, to find healing through connection.
Psychodynamic. We will explore how past experiences impact your wishes and fears today in ways you may not be fully aware of.
Humanistic. I wholeheartedly believe you are the expert of your experience.
I value the ways the intersectionality of our identities (race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, abilities, class) impact our mental health and our experience moving through the world. I identify as a Taiwanese-American, daughter of immigrants, heterosexual, cisgendered female, and I strive to be an LGBTQIA+ ally.
I warmly welcome all humans to come as they are and sojourn with me.
Jen Lum is a psychotherapist in private practice in Los Angeles, California.
Jen (she/her) is a licensed marriage & family therapist (LMFT#88460) with over ten years of clinical experience serving adults, teens, couples, and families throughout California. She specializes in utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Accelerated Experiential-Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) to help individuals and couples achieve deep and satisfying relationships.
Previously, Jen managed corporate communications and public relations for entertainment and technology companies in Los Angeles. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.
Education
M.S. Marriage & Family Therapy
Fuller Graduate School of Psychology
B.A. Communications
University of California, San Diego
Professional Memberships
Member, AEDP Institute
Member, EFT Center of Los Angeles
Member, International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)
Member, California Association of Marriage Family Therapy
Clinical Experience & Training
AEDP Immersion
AEDP Essential Skills
AEDP Institute
MFT Intern, Licensed Therapist, EFT Advanced Training
EFT Resource Center
EFT Core Skills
International Center of Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)
EFT Externship & MFT Trainee
EFT Practicum, Fuller Psychological & Family Services
Dr. Sue Johnson Externship (ICEEFT)
MFT Practicum Trainee
Fuller Psychological Family Services
Sample of Invited Workshops & Trainings
“Introduction to Emotionally Focused Therapy”
Richstone Family Clinic, Hawthorne, CA,
University of Southern California (USC) Graduate School of Social Work
“Hold Me Tight” & “Your Whole Relationship”
Emotional & Sexual Intimacy Couples Retreats
Assistant Facilitator, EFT Resource Center
“Sexual Health and Safety in Relationships”
Sexual Assault & Violence Prevention Resource Center
University of California, San Diego
“Building Healthy Advisory Relationships”
Graduate Students, Wellness Center
California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
