Jennifer Blum, Psychologist
Dr. Jennifer Blum is a dedicated clinical psychologist serving adults and seniors across California. She provides compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals navigating life’s challenges, helping them build resilience and improve their overall well-being. With a commitment to holistic mental health treatment, she specializes in supporting clients dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. Through a tailored therapeutic approach, Dr. Blum empowers her clients to develop coping strategies, gain insight, and foster long-term emotional health.
Dr. Blum is particularly passionate about assisting individuals through major life transitions, including midlife and later-life adjustments. She also provides specialized support for those managing chronic pain, medical conditions, and sleep disorders, recognizing the significant impact these issues have on mental health. As a certified hypnotherapist, she integrates hypnotherapy into treatment when beneficial, alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques. Her expertise in treating PTSD, grief, and women’s issues allows her to offer comprehensive care that addresses both emotional and physical aspects of psychological well-being.
In addition to working with the general adult population, Dr. Blum is experienced in supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including military veterans, first responders, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She also provides care for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and those with a history of adoption or foster care, ensuring a safe and inclusive therapeutic environment. She believes in a collaborative approach, working alongside clients to help them achieve their personal goals.
Outside of her professional work, Dr. Blum enjoys gardening, walking, solving puzzles, and spending quality time with her animals, family, and friends. Her love for balance and mindfulness in her personal life translates into her practice, where she encourages clients to cultivate self-care and well-being.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 22-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Alcohol use
- Drug/substance use
- Eating issues: binging
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Dementia & memory issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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Argosy University
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University Of California - Santa cruz
Frequently Asked
Questions
Please call us at 925-282-1778 to schedule an appointment with Jennifer Blum.
Jennifer Blum generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Jennifer Blum's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Jennifer Blum:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Jennifer Blum is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Jennifer Blum works at:
Yes, Jennifer Blum does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Jennifer Blum is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.