Ms. Jalovarra is the least professional therapist I have ever worked with -- and I am a physician and consult with psychologists all the time -- and I cannot more strongly urge any potential clients to stay far, far away. Specifics:
(1) She is not a neutral party to help clients work through their issues, serve to provide insight, or provide a safe space of reflection. While I was speaking during a session about my child-rearing approach, she made an astonished, disgusted face which included rolling her eyes in a manner that she was not even trying to hide. I was so shocked and taken aback that I stopped mid-sentence and actually asked her if she wanted to say anything! I have never felt so judged by someone who is supposed to serve as an open-minded resource!
(2) In a couples session, she did not listen to our words and challenge us to better communicate -- if there were disparate words, she instead used a negative, attacking approach, even asking one of us, "so do you really believe he/she...?" instead of asking questions to explore our perspective.
(3) She raised her voice angrily during a session at her clients. Completely unacceptable in a professional under any circumstances.
(4) She completely changed her fee schedule after delivery of services, and then tried to change it to extort more money after that. Since her services were horrible, I wish I had simply never paid her to begin with!
Please, this person is unskillful and a hot-head. Do not invest your time, money, and heart in choosing her to help you or any of your loved ones work through challenges in life. read more