About
Jordan Rhodes
Discover transformation with Ms. Rhodes, an experienced therapist with over eight years of diverse expertise specializing in trauma and resiliency.
Jordan Rhodes
Holistic Psychotherapist in California
Ms. Rhodes has dedicated more than eight years to providing therapy and assessment in a variety of settings, including schools, forensic environments, and community contexts. As a committed psychotherapist, she supports adults in transforming their relationships, navigating grief and trauma, and enhancing their overall well-being.
She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from San Jose State University and an undergraduate degree in Recreation Therapy from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, enriched with specialized training in trauma and resiliency.
More About Jordan Rhodes
Rhodes began her professional journey as a recreational therapist in a high-security California institution. Here, she spearheaded an innovative Animal-Assisted Therapy program and was instrumental in developing an integrated treatment program for substance use. Her dedication to understanding and treating trauma, behavioral psychology, and PTSD has garnered her intensive and unparalleled training in these areas.
Ms. Rhodes further broadened her expertise during a year-long internship with the ABC Unified School District, where she advised the Board of Education on transitioning towards a trauma-informed, less punitive approach in educational support.
Continuing her mission to positively impact the community, Ms. Rhodes (ASW#110795) offers both consultation and therapy services to individuals and couples. Her approach is distinctly creative, recognizing and nurturing the unique qualities of each person, helping them to discover and embrace their true selves. Her professional focus remains steadfast on alleviating the effects of trauma through research, advocacy, and empowering individuals to embrace their inner strength and radiance.
Animal-Assisted Therapy Specialization
Jordan Rhodes is a certified specialist in Animal-Assisted Therapy, with extensive experience in service dog training and the human-animal bond. Her work includes collaborations with paws4people and New Life K9s, organizations that train service animals for veterans and children with disabilities.
At the California prison system, she pioneered a program that uses bond-based choice training to enhance human-canine relationships, aiding emotional healing and building secure attachments. Alongside her service dog, Geege, Jordan offers transformative therapy that focuses on resilience and deepening therapeutic connections.
Discover more about this unique approach in the Animal-Assisted Therapy section, and connect with Jordan Rhodes to begin your healing journey
Animal-Assisted Therapy Specialization
In addition to her extensive background in psychotherapy, Ms. Rhodes possesses a distinctive specialization in Animal-Assisted Therapy. She holds certifications in public access training for service dogs, early puppy development, and the human-animal bond. Her experience includes working with paws4people, a non-profit organization that trains service animals for veterans and children with disabilities.
During her time with New Life K9, another non-profit organization focused on training service dogs for veterans, Ms. Rhodes gained expertise in bond-based choice training, a groundbreaking theory developed by Jennifer Arnold. She successfully applied the principles of developing the human-canine bond to an Animal-Assisted Therapy program she initiated within the California prison system focused on rebuilding secure attachments alongside her trusted partner, Geege, a service dog in training.
Today, Ms. Rhodes and Geege continue to collaborate as a team, providing transformative Animal-Assisted Therapy to members of the community. Their mission revolves around restoring resilience through the development of secure attachments. Ms. Rhodes also imparts valuable insights on how to build a stronger therapeutic connection with your own canine companion.
Visit the Animal-Assisted Therapy section to learn more about this unique and impactful approach. Connect with Jordan Rhodes today to embark on your journey towards healing and personal growth.