Jaiden Seehoffer, MA

Jaiden pursued psychology because she understands what it feels like to need someone to believe in you before you can believe in yourself. That experience shapes the way she shows up for her clients; with presence, authenticity, and a genuine commitment to helping each person recognize their strengths and move toward meaningful change.​

Education & Training

Jaiden is a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University and works with children, adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), trauma, grief, and neurodevelopmental differences.

She is especially passionate about working with neurodivergent clients: individuals who have often spent years in systems that misunderstood their differences as deficits rather than recognizing them as unique ways of experiencing the world. Her dissertation research explores the experiences of women with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a historically underserved and under-identified population.

Her therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) within a trauma-informed, relationship-centered framework.

She believes that evidence-based interventions are most effective when paired with a strong therapeutic alliance. By integrating clinical research with compassion, curiosity, and genuine human connection, she creates a collaborative space where clients feel understood, empowered, and supported in making lasting, meaningful change.

Book dr. Melissa for your event

Dr. Melissa is a sought after presenter who engages her audience with energy, charisma, and critical information. She regularly speaks on the topics of ADHD, trauma, foster and adoption, attachment, child development, parenting, mental health, and faith. Inquire for more information.

Words from the families
we’ve walked alongside.

I had an amazing training experience with Therapy SoCal. Dr. Jinariu is an excellent supervisor and utilizes a strengths-based approach with her practicum students. I feel very confident in my skills working with trauma, adoption, and ADHD thanks to the... More

Erica Kirk, MA

former Masters level Associate

Dr. Melissa Jinariu is amazing to work with and I really enjoy collaborating with her. She works with families in high conflict divorce to help them heal and move forward. She is wonderful with children and incredibly intuitive. I appreciate... More

Emily Robinson, Esq.

Minor's Counsel

Dr. Jinariu is one of the most compassionate and knowledgable clinicians in the field of pediatric psychology. She truly cares about her clients and is an expert in trauma and trauma-informed care. Her standard of excellence is bar none.

Brooke Angaga

LMFT

Dr. Melissa Jinariu is amazing to work with and I really enjoy collaborating with her. She works with families in high conflict divorce to help them heal and move forward. She is wonderful with children and incredibly intuitive. I appreciate... More

Emily Robinson, Esq.

Minor's Counsel

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