Personalized Therapy in San Diego

Trauma-Informed & Holistic Mental Health Care

San Diego Therapy

Welcome!

I’m Jelena Bodinet, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and the owner and founder of Peace Within Therapy San Diego. I specialize in helping adults break free from the lasting effects of childhood trauma that manifest as self-doubt, anxiety, depression, and difficulties in relationships. Through an individualized and evidence-based approach, I guide clients using Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapies. Together, we work towards breaking unhealthy patterns, fostering self-compassion, restoring emotional balance, and creating lasting change.

I offer both in-person sessions in my San Diego offices (La Jolla & Hillcrest) and virtual therapy throughout the state of California. Please contact me for a free 15 minute consult to see how we can work together!

Trauma-Informed Healing at Peace Within Therapy

  • Mindfulness-based Therapy

    Mindful awareness is the practice of paying attention to our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, in a gentle, curious way. Peace Within Therapy teaches a variety of mindfulness practices that you can easily incorporate into your life.

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    Self-Compassion Therapy

    Many of us struggle with a strong internal critic and negative self-talk. In our work together, we will learn self-compassion practices to help you create a better relationship with yourself.

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    Relational Therapy

    We will work together to understand your attachment style and the patterns you tend to fall back on in relationships. I will support you and help you learn the skills you need to enforce healthy boundaries and create deep connections with others.

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    Somatic Therapy

    Somatic Therapy is a holistic approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes the body and physical sensations and movements as integral parts of the healing process. By focusing on the connection between the mind and the body, we support you to recognize and release emotional tensions that manifest physically.

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  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy

    Internal Family Systems Therapy

    The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of psychotherapy offers a clear, non-pathologizing, and empowering method of understanding human problems, and an innovative and enriching philosophy of practice that invites both therapist and client to enter into a transformational relationship in which healing can occur.

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The Peace Within Therapy Values

Value 1

Empowering Guidance

I believe in incompassionate guidance that helps you unlock your potential and discover your own path to healing and personal growth.

Value 2

Journey of Exploration

We co-create a space where curiosity and wonder lead the way, allowing you to explore your inner world with self-compassion and openness, paving the way for genuine healing.

Value 3

Building Trust

I foster a non-judgmental space that nurtures curiosity and wonder, allowing you to rediscover your sense of self in a trusting environment.

Value 4

Collective Well-being

I focus on helping you grow in ways that bring more harmony to your relationships and make a difference in the lives of those around you.

Value 5

Spiritual Growth

I honor the spiritual side of self-discovery, recognizing that deep inner work often leads to profound, life-changing insights that transcend the physical.

You Are Welcome Here

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You Are Welcome Here ❁

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    Client Testimonials

    “Jelena is an incredible mentor and guide. From the very beginning, I felt seen, heard, and understood in a way that allowed me to explore areas of myself that I had long buried. Her compassion and wisdom have been instrumental in helping me cultivate self-compassion and a deeper sense of worth.

    Through our sessions, I’ve been able to navigate some of the most challenging aspects of my life with clarity and strength, thanks to her gentle yet powerful approach. She offers not just therapy but a safe haven where I can fully be myself without judgment. Her insights have empowered me to connect with my higher self, unlocking a superpower within me that I didn’t realize I had. Now I have more confidence in my truth. The impact of this work reaches far beyond our sessions and continues to resonate deeply in my life.

    I am eternally grateful for the profound ways she has guided me in healing and self-discovery, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking transformative growth.”

    Client A. B.

  • Client Testimonials

    Working with Jelena has been an incredible experience! As a busy CEO and young professional, I sought guidance to find balance between my career and personal life, while managing PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

    Jelena provided invaluable tools, strategies, and skills that have truly transformed my journey. Her support has not only helped me grow personally and professionally but has equipped me with insights I’ll carry forward for a lifetime!!

    Client P. C.

 

Reach out for a free 15-minute phone consultation

Please provide your information below and I will contact you shortly to arrange your initial session. I look forward to helping you achieve emotional resilience and well-being through personalized therapy tailored to your needs. Start your path to healing today!

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