how I work
Jennifer Edlin, MFT
It takes courage to reach out and seek help - to not go it alone. And there is wisdom in asking for help and seeking to try something new. |
The style of psychotherapy I practice is firmly grounded in psychodynamic theory and is often informed by AEDP theory, mindfulness of experience in the present moment, work within the therapeutic relationship, somatics and attachment theory. I am happy to talk with you to explain what I mean by these terms and what these approaches look like in my work with clients.
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My many years of experience as a lawyer/ business professional and my experience in long term relationship and as a parent inform my work as a therapist.
People wanting to do intensive, focused work to target one challenge in their personal or professional sphere, hoping to make changes in how they relate to others and the world around them, and those who want to feel more alive and thriving on the inside (to match their outer presentation) often find our work to be deeply fulfilling and meaningful. |
published papers
- Iwakabe, S., Edlin, J., Fosha, D., Gretton, H., Joseph, A. J., Nunnink, S. E., Nakamura, K., & Thoma, N. C. (2020). The effectiveness of accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP) in private practice settings: A transdiagnostic study conducted within the context of a practice-research network. Psychotherapy, 57(4), 548–561.
- Iwakabe, Shigeru & Edlin, Jenn & Thoma, Nathan. (2021). A phenomenological case study of accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy. The experience of change in the initial session from a client perspective. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration.
- Iwakabe, S., Edlin, J., Fosha, D., Thoma, N. C., Gretton, H., Joseph, A. J., & Nakamura, K. (2022). The long-term outcome of accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy: 6- and 12-month follow-up results. Psychotherapy. Advance online publication.
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experience
I am a Senior Faculty Member of the AEDP Institute, have taught nationally and internationally on AEDP theory, 16 Session AEDP treatments and their power to transform, the use of the therapist's self, healing trauma and working with transformational affects.
I also helped to spearhead the launch of the Berkeley Initiative for Mindfulness in Law at UC Berkeley Law and served as co-chair of the AEDP Research Committee helping to oversee a large-scale AEDP outcome research project based on 16-session AEDP treatment. I have provided therapy to adult individuals for over 15 years, and work with clients from a wide range of backgrounds, who identify in many different ways, and who are wanting to thrive personally and professionally. |
credentials
I received my undergraduate degree from Princeton University, a JD/MBA degree from New York University and an MA in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
In addition to working with clients, I consult with licensed therapists seeking to deepen their practice of AEDP and offer trainings on AEDP theory and practice. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (working with individuals - MFC 50731). |
areas of focus
I specialize in:
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