Jodie Lunine Kaplan, MA, LMFT

About

Jodie Lunine Kaplan was licensed as an LMFT in 1996 after receiving her masters degree from Pepperdine University in Clinical Psychology and her undergraduate degree in Psychobiology from UCLA.  From 2006 to 2026, Jodie worked for the Ventura County Office of Education SELPA as a Social Emotional Services Specialist.  In this position, Jodie provided mental health counseling and behavioral support services to schools in Ventura County including Frontier High School (at risk youth) and schools in the Rio and Oxnard Union High School District. Jodie also provided clinical supervision at the SELPA for MFT Associates and Trainees. In 2009 and 2010 as part of her SELPA position, Jodie worked with students with Autism at Triton Academy in Camarillo.  Before working at the SELPA, Jodie was employed by Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) for 5 years as an LMFT providing services to children at Simi Options and Conejo Options Clinics.  In this position, Jodie also worked for two years at the Phoenix School in Camarillo with elementary aged Emotionally Disturbed children. As a member of the Disaster Mental Health Team for the American Red Cross, Jodie volunteered and provided support and disaster relief for the Alaska Airlines and La Conchita disaster as well as local fires in Ventura County.  Jodie also has a private practice in Westlake Village where she sees adults, adolescents, couples and families.

Jodie has taught the following courses at CLU: Human Lifespan and Development, Principles and Techniques in Child Therapy, Systems of Counseling and Psychotherapy and Counseling Skills

Education

Jodie received her Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology from UCLA and her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.

Expertise

Jodie has developed an expertise in working with children and adolescents since 2001 by working for Ventura County SELPA and Ventura County Behavioral Health as a Social Emotional Specialist and Clinical Supervisor.  In private practice, Jodie works with adults, adolescents, couples and families and has experience supporting clients with issues related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, coping during stressful situations and personal growth.