Elinor Jewett, MA, LMFT, received a BS in Psychology from Vassar College and an MA in Clinical Psychology with a Child and Family Studies specialization from Antioch University, Los Angeles. She trained at the Early Childhood Parenting Center, the originator of “parent and me groups” that brought Bowlby’s Attachment Theory directly to caregivers and children. Elinor has worked with families for over 14 years in community mental health programs and is dedicated to a multicultural approach to counseling that emphasizes equity and healthy communities.
She has been an in-home therapist to at-risk families at Providence Saint John’s Child and Family Development Center, focusing on building healthy attachments as part of a child abuse prevention program. She’s led groups for parents in transitional housing for the Helen Reid Parenting Program and created curriculums for vulnerable populations that focus on child development, interpersonal skills, fostering attachments, and developing inner strengths.
Elinor has been in private practice since 2013, providing therapy for families, couples, individuals, and older adolescents. Elinor is an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University and Antioch University’s Graduate Psychology programs, where she shares her experience and supports future therapists.
- BS Psychology, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
- Teaching Certification, Fordham University, NY, NY
- MA Clinical Psychology-Child and Family Studies Specialization, Antioch University Los Angeles
I believe that humans learn in relationships. Our classrooms are places for interaction and community building. My approach to teaching is to facilitate inquiry with the understanding that theoretical knowledge is constantly evolving and consists of multiple perspectives. I value class discussions that cultivate curiosity and include the influences of family, community, culture, and society. I emphasize student participation, small group activities, personal reflection, and integration of learning from other fields of study. I see assignments as opportunities to try out ideas and communicate understanding. I am committed to providing feedback as a vehicle for internalizing learning and supporting student growth. My hope is to provide a space to unlock passions, ignite creative thinking, and foster community.
My current academic focus includes Child, Adolescent and Family Development, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Neurobiology of Trauma, and Evolutionary and Cultural Anthropology.
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Treatment of Children and Adolescents
- Family Systems I
- Assessment of Psychopathology
- Process I