Meet Our Founder
Dr. Jade Starleaf
Background & Qualifications
Dr. Jade Starleaf is a licensed clinical psychologist with over ten years of clinical experience. Specializing in working with adolescents, young adults, and their families, Dr. Starleaf focuses on supporting individuals with autism, pediatric OCD, ADHD, selective mutism, and other anxiety-related disorders. She is highly skilled in conducting comprehensive diagnostic assessments, including administering the ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule), the gold standard for assessing autism across the lifespan.
Dr. Starleaf earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University in Los Angeles. She completed an intensive APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at Pacific Clinics Behavioral Health, where she specialized in treating high-risk youth with severe and persistent mental illness in an intensive outpatient setting.
Expertise & Approach
Dr. Starleaf is trained in the latest evidence-based psychological treatments. Her expertise includes:
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for autism, social anxiety, and depression
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD
- Panic Control Treatment for Panic Disorder
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
She has provided these therapies at renowned institutions such as Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Harbor-UCLA, gaining valuable experience in treating a variety of mental health challenges.
Clinic Philosophy & Core Values
At Starleaf Psych Services, we believe in a collaborative, strength-based approach to therapy. We are committed to empowering young people to become independent, functional, and self-sufficient adults by fostering a positive sense of identity during the challenging developmental period of adolescence and young adulthood. We take pride in providing compassionate, individualized care that tailors treatment to each client’s unique needs. By integrating humor, warmth, and creativity into our work, we build trusting relationships that facilitate meaningful, lasting change.
Ready to get started?
Taking the first step toward support can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re seeking therapy for your child, teen, or young adult—or you’re looking for diagnostic clarity—Starleaf Psychological Services is here to help. We offer compassionate, expert care tailored to your family’s unique needs.
