Jenna Barrett, MSW
LCSW

Certifications in: Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

Jenna Barrett, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in mental health for over 14 years. Jenna attended the University of California Santa Cruz and completed her Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Feminist Studies. After graduating, she worked in dual diagnosis residential treatment for several years. During this time, she realized her passion working directly with clients and decided to pursue her Master of Social Work at USC. Jenna has worked with populations of all ages from small children (ages 5 and older) to older adults (ages 70 and older). These experiences helped solidify her love for working with individuals of all ages.

Jenna works full-time at UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing acute and severe mental illness including depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, thought disorders, and dementia. Much of her work has focused on providing crisis intervention, individual therapy, family therapy, psychosocial therapy groups, and case management. Jenna also has a small private practice where she works with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Jenna is passionate about social justice and believes in providing a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to honestly and openly share their experiences. She uses an eclectic therapeutic approach and combines the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Mindfulness.