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HELLO

Jenessa Goodman is a NYC ex-pat who relocated to Encinitas, California in 2011. Though she was born in San Diego and raised in California and New Mexico, her many years of traveling and living in a wide variety of locales has colored the lens through which she views life today. Jenessa's artwork is an intelligent, thoughtful and emotionally sophisticated exploration of contemporary art. She delves deep into the pattern language of nature, seeking visual rhythms and elegant shapes. Her striking imagery highlights the abstract in nature, and the esoteric within the familiar.

In addition to making art, Jenessa works as a trauma-informed EMDR therapist in the private practice of Anne Robershaw. Through her role as a psychotherapist, Jenessa is dedicated to supporting others in achieving personal growth and expansion. She works to improve lives through healing trauma via creative expression, somatic exercises, and dream work. For therapy inquiries, click here.

Born in 1979, Jenessa attended The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The San Francisco Art Institute. She earned her Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, and is currently pursuing a PhD in integrative healing practices and depth psychology. Jenessa is also trained in EMDR, Dream Tending, and Somatic Experiencing. 

Jenessa writes the Instagram advice column, Just Ask J. She is also the founder of the Peace Poster Project, a fundraising effort for charitable causes.