You are not broken. You are becoming.
Trauma-informed therapy for anxiety and emotional healing, including EMDR.A safe space to heal and grow.Healing from anxiety, trauma, and the weight of what you carry. Compassionate, EMDR-trained therapy in San Diego and online across California.
5+ I accept multiple insurances
and offer sliding scale rates.

Jessica Cruz
LMFT, LPCC
I love working with diverse populations, especially the AAPI community. If we resonate, I offer free 15-minute consultations over the phone!
About Me
Healing begins with feeling heard.
At The Pearly Therapy, I offer a space where healing is rooted in both depth and heritage. As a second-generation Filipino American, I understand the nuances of navigating multiple worlds - balancing cultural expectations, intergenerational narratives, and the quiet complexities of identity.
Just as a pearl is formed through layers of response to discomfort, I believe our personal growth emerges through courageous reflection and relational healing. My practice is informed by psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and culturally attuned frameworks - supporting individuals, couples, and families in uncovering the inner stories shaped by both past and present.
Whether you're processing intergenerational trauma, exploring identity as a child of immigrants, or seeking to understand long-held emotional patterns, The Pearly Therapy invites you to return home to yourself - with compassion, curiosity, and cultural resonance.
Psychotherapy with depth + soul 🌊
For second-gen healing & growth
How I help you heal
I offer compassionate and personalized mental health support to guide life's challenges.
Why Me
2nd Generation Filipino American
My cultural background and experiences have shaped the way I move in the world and inform my therapy practices.
Extensive Training & Experience
I am trained in EMDR, EFT and undergoing training in Play Therapy.
Clinician & Researcher
I am a current Doctoral Student at Loma Linda University and my research is focused on Intergenerational Trauma.
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Everything You Need to Know Before Starting Your Journey
A private therapy practice that offers individual, couples, and family therapy - grounded in psychodynamic, EMDR, and attachment-based approaches.