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welcome

Jessica Hanzo, MA

Founder and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist



I am an early childhood mental health consultant based in Oakland, CA committed to disrupting systems and challenging norms that frequently prevent us from meeting the needs of all children. I believe in supporting families, communities, and schools to think outside the box when traditional approaches aren't working. With a clinical focus on early childhood attachment, trauma, sensory integration, and consulting within the education system, I view all  challenges within context. I partner with children, families, and providers using a collaborative approach to create transformative pathways, because I understand that change and growth happen at a systems level.


My introduction to PDA has been a personal journey that first began at home. What I intuitively understood about my own child was finally illuminated and made more explicit when I discovered PDA, a still relatively unknown neurotype. I found that from the strength of my relationship with my child,  my social justice compass, and my professional background, emerged a new path forward that felt both radical and authentic. I am committed to a professional culture and model of care that is neurodivergent affirming, collaborative, playful and child centered. At the core of my professional practice is the belief that all children have a right to access education and care that is respectful, safe, and accommodating.  

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