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From THE REFERENCE BOoTH
Those who have worked with Jody say
since I can remember I have had severe test anxiety, always telling myself ‘you just aren’t good at tests’. Talking to Jody on a weekly basis allowed me to learn new ways of thinking while always feeling supported. Jody helped me to develop a mantra I use to this day. I passed both tests the first time, I am a licensed therapist and a ‘great test taker’!! Thank you, Jody!!
Kelli Sullivan

MS, LMFT

“Jody’s experience as a therapist and supervisor is completely integrated into who she is, and it shines through in her coaching.”

“I’m forever grateful. I highly recommend Jody.”

“Setting goals has been incredibly helpful. I’m no longer overwhelmed.”

Jody was able to help me tune into the core sources of my anxiety and give me immediate tools to use to eliminate the horrible feelings I was having. She was supportive, kind and insightful. I passed on the first try and I do not doubt for a single minute that having Jody coach me helped facilitate that process. I chose to invest my time, energy, and finances into passing the exams the first time, and I am so thankful I did. I would recommend her coaching to my closest friends and to anyone that wants to pass these exams. Thank you Jody, I hope you can help many more people the way you helped me.”

Liberty Borges

LMFT

“Jody helped me develop clarity and confidence.”

“Learning to identify and change my negative self-talk has made a huge difference.”

COACHING & CLINICAL

EXPERIENCE

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – Private Practice Office in Ventura, CA

Coach – Life Transition Specialty

Helpline Counselor – Cancer Support Community

Vice President of Programs – Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara

Adjunct Faculty – Antioch University Santa Barbara Master’s Degree Program in Clinical Psychology / CEU course for LMFT Supervisors

Clinical Supervisor – Recovery Road Medical Center

Test Coach for Marriage and Family Therapy Interns

Coordinator and Clinical Supervisor – Carpinteria Unified School District: School-Based Counseling/Peer Mediation 

Clinical Director – Anger Management Counseling Services: Santa Barbara, CA and Santa Maria, CA

Coordinator, School-Based Services – Family Service Agency-Santa Barbara, CA

Treatment Coordinator – Oakview Youth Homes – Santa Barbara, CA

Program Coordinator/Counselor – Zona Seca – Carpinteria, CA

Home/School Liaison Counselor – Family Service Agency-Santa Barbara, CA

Coordinator, Child Abuse Prevention Program – Family Service Agency-Santa Barbara, CA

Counselor / Family Service Agency-Santa Barbara, CA

WORKSHOPS &

TRAININGS

Moving From Fear to Confidence: A Workshop for MFT Interns

Time Management, Boundaries, Goal Setting

Positive Affirmations and Visualization: Use with children

Effective Case Management and Boundary Setting in a Professional Setting

Linking Documentation to Family Advocacy

Supporting Children Going Through Difficulties

Clinical Supervision of MFT Trainees and Interns

Community Forum on Prevention of Youth Violence 

Violence, motivating factors and prevention; anger management

Family Sessions for School-Based Counselors

Suicide Assessment, Boundaries, working in the schools

Assessment, Diagnoses, and Mental Status Exam for Children

Youth Depression and Suicide Assessment

Parenting in the 21st Century: How Professionals Can Help

ABOUT

I am Jody Tompkins, M.A., LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and trained coach with a private practice office in Ventura, CA. I currently provide psychotherapy services in person and virtually in California, and coaching teleservices to clients, nationally.

I have spent over 30 years working in varied settings, including the non-profit sector, private practice, public schools, phone coaching, and as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Antioch University Santa Barbara. Additionally, I have provided services on a national Helpline for patients and family members affected by cancer

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