Dr. Jade Starleaf
Dr. Jade Starleaf has dedicated her career to specializing in the treatment of adolescents, young adults, and their families. As a former professional musician, Dr. Jade (as her patients call her) is passionate about helping adolescents find their voice. She strives to help teens begin carving out a positive identity for themselves during what is a very challenging developmental period. She strongly believes in a collaborative and strength-based approach to treatment. Her goal is to empower adolescents to become independent, functional and self-sufficient adults.
Dr. Jade has extensive experience working with adolescents and families in residential, intensive outpatient and outpatient settings. Over the years, she has provided individual, family, and group therapy at some of the most respected training sites in Southern California including Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Harbor UCLA, Kaiser Permanente Orange County and Tarzana Treatment Centers. She worked with individuals coping with trauma, depression and substance abuse.
Dr. Jade’s passion and clinical skill did not go unnoticed. Even before she completed her pre-doctoral training, she was contacted by Dr. Manetta, the training director at Belmont Psychological Services. Dr. Jade joined Belmont Psych in 2018 and quickly established herself as a trusted member of the team. She received intensive training and supervision in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP), and has emerged with remarkable skill in the treatment of anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders.
While Dr. Jade is a superb generalist clinician, what makes her so special is the passion and dedication she brings to her work with adolescent clients. When you meet Dr. Jade, you will immediately feel the warmth, compassion and authenticity that she conveys with each interaction.
Dr. Jade received her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University in Los Angeles. She completed an intensive APA accredited pre-doctoral internship at Pacific Clinics Behavioral Health where she specialized in treating high risk youth with severe and persistent mental illness.
Dr. Jade has received intensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy for social anxiety and depression, exposure and response prevention for OCD, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression, Panic Control Treatment, Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD.
Dr. Jade is a Registered Psychological Assistant, # 94024530. She is being supervised by Licensed Psychologist Dr. Kathryn Manetta, License # PSY 22795 and plans to be fully licensed by the Spring of 2021. After licensure, she looks forward to seeking certification from the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.
Dr. Jade has extensive experience working with adolescents and families in residential, intensive outpatient and outpatient settings. Over the years, she has provided individual, family, and group therapy at some of the most respected training sites in Southern California including Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Harbor UCLA, Kaiser Permanente Orange County and Tarzana Treatment Centers. She worked with individuals coping with trauma, depression and substance abuse.
Dr. Jade’s passion and clinical skill did not go unnoticed. Even before she completed her pre-doctoral training, she was contacted by Dr. Manetta, the training director at Belmont Psychological Services. Dr. Jade joined Belmont Psych in 2018 and quickly established herself as a trusted member of the team. She received intensive training and supervision in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP), and has emerged with remarkable skill in the treatment of anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders.
While Dr. Jade is a superb generalist clinician, what makes her so special is the passion and dedication she brings to her work with adolescent clients. When you meet Dr. Jade, you will immediately feel the warmth, compassion and authenticity that she conveys with each interaction.
Dr. Jade received her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University in Los Angeles. She completed an intensive APA accredited pre-doctoral internship at Pacific Clinics Behavioral Health where she specialized in treating high risk youth with severe and persistent mental illness.
Dr. Jade has received intensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy for social anxiety and depression, exposure and response prevention for OCD, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression, Panic Control Treatment, Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD.
Dr. Jade is a Registered Psychological Assistant, # 94024530. She is being supervised by Licensed Psychologist Dr. Kathryn Manetta, License # PSY 22795 and plans to be fully licensed by the Spring of 2021. After licensure, she looks forward to seeking certification from the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.
