Jacklynne Marder

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Join date: Aug 12, 2026

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Jacklynne Marder is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles who specializes in heart-centered, trauma-focused psychotherapy bridging spirituality and neuroscience. She holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where her personal experiences with grief and the healing power of yoga initially sparked her passion for the mind-body connection. Dedicated to merging Western holistic health modalities with Eastern philosophies, Marder has amassed an extensive array of advanced clinical training and certifications. Her specialized therapeutic background includes Level 1 and 2 EMDR as well as Attachment-Focused EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy through the Hakomi Institute. Furthermore, she is a certified trauma-informed yoga teacher and has completed cutting-edge training in Psychedelic and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, utilizing this comprehensive, integrative approach to help clients release trauma and restore balance.

Posts (16)

Aug 18, 2026 ∙ 8 min

Trauma Avoidance: Why Avoiding Difficult Feelings Can Keep You Stuck

Summary: Trauma avoidance is a protective response that can develop when certain emotions, memories, sensations, people, or situations feel too overwhelming to face. Avoidance can bring genuine relief in the short term, which is exactly why it can become such a powerful coping strategy. Over time, however, consistently avoiding reminders of painful experiences may reinforce the nervous system's belief that those experiences are still dangerous. Healing does not mean forcing yourself to...

Aug 11, 2026 ∙ 5 min

Why Rest Feels Uncomfortable After Chronic Stress

Summary: Many people assume rest should come naturally, yet for those who have experienced chronic stress or trauma, slowing down can feel surprisingly uncomfortable. Instead of feeling refreshed, moments of quiet may bring anxiety, guilt, restlessness, or even emotional overwhelm. This response is not a sign that something is wrong with you. It is often a reflection of how your nervous system adapted to survive. Understanding why rest feels difficult is the first step toward developing a...

Aug 4, 2026 ∙ 7 min

Why Do I Feel Unsafe When Nothing Is Wrong? Understanding Trauma and the Nervous System

Summary: If you frequently feel anxious, guarded, tense, overwhelmed, or unable to relax even when you know intellectually that you are safe, your nervous system may still be responding to experiences from the past. Trauma can teach the body to anticipate danger long after a threatening or painful experience has ended. Understanding this response can help you meet yourself with more compassion and begin building a deeper, more embodied sense of safety. Have you ever been sitting at home,...