Hello and welcome to Journey to Peace Therapy, Inc. My name is Jennifer Bouras, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, based in Orange County, CA. I am so glad you came across this website. I commend you on your bravery in taking this first step in exploring options for your well being. If you feel a bit nervous please know that is a very normal feeling! I assure you that you have found a safe place to land, rest, and begin to heal. 

Specialties

I often work with individuals who have endured so much and need an empathetic sounding board, validation and guidance on their healing journey. 

I specialize in working with adults who have experienced some form of trauma including:

• childhood trauma

• relational trauma

• narcissistic abuse

• domestic violence

• religious trauma

• dysfunctional family dynamics

 Often times this presents itself in our everyday lives as:

• anxiety

• depression

• anger

• relationship issues

• attachment style difficulties

• PTSD

• suicidal ideation

• difficulty with emotional regulation 

Other specialities:

• Personality Disorders

• Bipolar disorder

• Psychotic disorders

• Caregiver support

My philosophy.......

Whether we are conscious of it or not, as humans we have an innate desire to feel safe and secure. That is, every person is on their own unique journey to create a peaceful existence. What this peace looks like is different for every individual, and the beauty of it is it can be anything you want it to be! (even if you are not sure what this may look like quite yet).  Often on this journey, we will hit bumps along the way and some challenges may arise.....

Sometimes you may feel overwhelmed, life may become a bit "too much" and you find it more difficult to cope with stressors. 

The good news is these challenging times, do not have to be permanent! It is important to know that there are proven effective therapeutic treatments that can help you get back to the life you want to live. 

I support individuals by offering a collaborative and gentle process of looking back at your life experiences to better understand how they shape who you are today. Often, making more sense of your story can help you move forward with more clarity, control, and make choices that better align with who you want to be.

Asking for help is such a gift to give yourself. It is absolutely ok to be not ok at times.  I am here to offer professional and caring support, guidance, empathy, and strategies for improvement to help you during the bumps on your journey. No one should have to go through the hard times alone...you are worthy of and deserve your peace.