Better Mindset Therapy - About Us
A Better Mindset Starts Here
At Better Mindset Therapy, we believe meaningful change begins with understanding yourself. Your feelings are valid and they matter. Our goal is to provide a welcoming, supportive, and authentic environment where you can explore your experiences and gain the tools needed to create lasting positive change.
Founded in 2023 by Jodie Van Aalsburg, LCSW, Better Mindset Therapy was built on the believe that therapy should be accessible to everyone and focused on your individual needs. We strive to help clients feel heard, understood and empowered throughout their therapy journey.
If this resonates with you, call 562-276-0052 or email [email protected]
Meet our Founder
Jodie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from California State University, Fullerton. She obtained her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Chapman University in 2011. Since 2016, she has worked in the human services field, gaining experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Her background includes end-of-life care, memory care, grief support, and helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, and interpersonal challenges.
Jodie’s therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. She believes in meeting clients where they are and creating a supportive environment where they can explore past experiences, recognize unhealthy patterns, and work toward meaningful personal growth.
She believes understanding the connection between past experiences, thoughts, and behaviors can open the door to positive change. Better Mindset Therapy’s approach from the beginning is action-oriented and solution-focused. Together, we will work to identify unhelpful patterns and build healthy coping skills to navigate life’s challenges.
Meet Our Team
At Better Mindset Therapy, we strive to provide excellent care. All of our clinician are 100% Telehealth which allows us to meet you where you are. Appointment availability will vary with each clinician and we will work together to find both a time and clinician to fit your unique experience.
Therapy is a collaborative process. To ensure that our clinicians are a good fit before continuing services, we all of offer a FREE 15 minute consultation.
You can click on one of our clinicians photos to send an email. You may also call (562)276-0052 or email [email protected]
Barbara Mason, ACSW
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, & Relationship Issues
Barbara received her Master’s Degree from CSU Sacramento. She has experience working with diverse client populations in both individual and group settings. She offers clinical counseling, crisis intervention, and assessment based treatment planning. She is supervised by Jodie Van Aalsburg, LCSW
Kayla Blythe, ACSW
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar & OCD
Kayla received her Master’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts Global. Her therapeutic approach is supportive, honest, and judgment free. Adapting to your specific needs rather than a one-size fits all approach. She uses CBT and solution focused techniques. She is supervised by Jodie Van Aalsburg, LCSW
Nicole Dunlap, ACSW
Specialties: EMDR, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, & Stres
Nicole received her Master’s Degree from CSU San Bernardino. She has with clients navigating trauma, grief, stress,and difficult life transitions. She is warm and compassionate. She utilizes CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness and self compassion techniques to help build practical coping skills She is supervised by Jodie Van Aalsburg, LCSW
Amanda Manes, ACSW
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Trauma, & PTSD
Amanda received her Master’s Degree from the University of Southern CA (USC). She has experience working with adolescents and adults. She utulizes CBT and DBT focusing on helping you discover practical coping skills and effective emotional regulation strategies. based treatment planning. She is supervised by Jodie Van Aalsburg, LCSW