Psychodynamic Therapy
Understanding how past experiences and relationships continue to influence the present.
Therapy that goes beyond the surface
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist providing online therapy throughout California, with a particular focus on men’s mental health, stress and burnout.
About Dr. Jeff Kleinberg
I’m Dr. Jeff Kleinberg. I work with people who are ready to understand themselves more deeply – not just find another way to push through what isn’t working.
My practice focuses primarily on men navigating stress, burnout, relationships, emotional disconnection and major life changes, but I welcome anyone who is ready to take an active role in their mental health.
I believe understanding yourself changes how you experience your life
Why men’s mental health matters in my work
Many men become exceptionally good at functioning. Working. Providing. Solving problems. Staying productive. Taking responsibility. Moving on. But being able to function doesn’t necessarily mean everything underneath is okay. Stress can become burnout. Independence can become isolation. Avoiding conflict can become emotional distance. And years of pushing difficult feelings aside can make it surprisingly hard to know what you actually need. A significant part of my practice focuses on helping men explore these experiences – particularly stress, burnout, relationships, emotional disconnection and the expectations they carry about who they’re supposed to be.
But my practice isn’t limited to men.
I welcome anyone who is ready to take an active role in their mental health, examine the patterns shaping their life and work toward meaningful change.
Therapy should be a conversation, not a performance
You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what’s wrong or having the right words to explain it. We figure that out together. My style is active, relational and collaborative. I’m interested not only in what has happened in your life, but in how those experiences continue to influence the way you think, respond, connect and make decisions today. We may notice the things you avoid. The expectations you place on yourself. The relationships that trigger familiar reactions. Or the ways you’ve learned to protect yourself that may no longer be helping.
There is room for depth in this work, but also for warmth, honesty, curiosity and humor.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Learning to respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions while moving toward what matters.
Relational & Interpersonal Work
Understanding the patterns that shape how you communicate, connect and experience relationships.
Online therapy, wherever you are, in California
I’m based in San Marcos, California, and provide online psychotherapy to adults throughout the state.
Online sessions allow us to do the same thoughtful, in-depth work without requiring you to add another commute to your week. You can meet from a private space that feels comfortable and works with your schedule.
Whether you’re seeking support for stress and burnout, anxiety, relationships, trauma, life transitions or simply want to better understand yourself, we can start with a conversation.