How to get over a breakup

No matter what the relationship entails, breaking up is hard. It means change and uncertainty over the future. It can easily unravel your current life as you know it. You are probably feeling overwhelmed with all the emotions as you go through the five stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally acceptance.… Read More ›

Are we forgetting about mothers?

I don’t pose that question lightly. It is a topic worthy of our thought, our discussion. It is a reality that demands to be paid attention to.  We rush to the hospital to give birth to our precious babies who quickly become the center of our worlds. They are carefully looked over and checked up… Read More ›

J.C. (Adult Client)

I never failed to leave with a new tool for coping… “…After 7 months of regular sessions, I can say with certainty that my sessions were exactly what I needed in order to tackle my life long internal struggles with anxiety, depression, guilt, and lack of self care…I never failed to leave with a new… Read More ›

Jenna DeCou - LMFT | Therapist Palo Alto, CA | Women's Therapy Institute

Jenna DeCou

[Online Due to COVID] Specialty: Anxiety, depression, disordered eating, LGBTQ, sexual and gender identity/inclusitivity, relationships, self-harm, family therapy, identity formation, stress faced by teens in a world of social media. Learn More

Sex Therapy

Sex can be enjoyable and fulfilling. Sex is something women desire but rarely talk about. We know what we want, and we know we need help…but we can’t find a place to talk about it. Whatever is gnawing at you, we want to help you conquer it! Low Libido Painful Sex Sex Anxiety Post-Partum Sexual… Read More ›

You have everything, why do you feel empty?

It has been all over the news lately. People who have achieved the ultimate success in life and yet are depressed sad,  and often feel empty. They feel unfulfilled, alone. The truth is, as a counselor I hear similar stories all the time.  The things that make us feel alive in life tend to be… Read More ›

The loneliness of being a perfectionist

It is hard to be perfect. In fact, it is impossible for everything we do to turn out exactly the way we want it to. It is impossible for everything to be perfect, leading to an immense and overwhelming sense of pressure for a perfectionist. Being a perfectionist means always striving to be the best… Read More ›

About Therapist Jenna

As a therapist, I love working to create positive outcomes for my clients. Together, we can uncover and build-up your strengths in a way that allows you to move through challenges and difficulties with skill and confidence. Jenna DeCou, LMFT Who is Therapist Jenna? I am therapist Jenna DeCou, LMFT. I am dedicated to joining… Read More ›