Jean Pappalardo, MA, LMFT
Mental Health & Sex Therapist
Be Curious Therapy
"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare."- Audre Lorde
Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome? Sometimes seeking help from a therapist is the best way to put things into perspective. As a dedicated Mental Health & Sex Therapist in Los Angeles, it's important to me that you are seen and heard. I’m happy to guide you through all of life’s challenges with the attention and care you deserve.

Services I Offer
Personalized Care and Guidance



Individual Therapy
When you're ready to change start with curiosity. Therapy is a place to gather tools to identify your feelings, better understand yourself, and manage uncomfortable emotions. I provide individual therapy to people who bring their curiosity and are ready to get to work!
I specialize in working with Black individuals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and Fat & bigger-bodied people of all genders.
Sex Therapy
From individual concerns to relational issues, we can discuss all things sex & sexuality. Sex therapy does not include physical contact it's talk therapy. Let's talk about desire, performance anxiety, intimacy, gender identity, sexual identity, polyam, kink, body image, sexual health, functioning, and pleasure too!
*Please note, I do not work couples. Individual therapy only.
Body Inclusivity
Liberate your body. Stop shaming yourself. Fatphobia, sizeism, diet culture, weight bias — different names, same discrimination. No matter what you call it, it is hurtful and harmful. Fat stigma traumatizes people of all genders and it's not your fault. There is a lot to unlearn about diet culture. You deserve to tell your own story about your body. I trust you. Trust yourself. Trust your body.

A Bit About Therapy
Guiding You On the Path of Self-Healing
Why You're Here
Stress. Worry. Feeling overwhelmed. Sex. Insecurity. Boundary work. Guilt. Shame. Internalized fat phobia.
Be Curious
Come as you are. Approach change without judgment. Change starts with radical acceptance.
My Approach
I'm a therapist who goes to therapy, so I understand change can be uncomfortable. I work collaboratively to support you on your own path of discovery and growth.
What To Expect
No judgment. Validation. Self-understanding. Permission. Support. Tools. Acceptance. Mindfulness.
Taking the first steps to therapy can be daunting. Finding the right therapist can be challenging. It's important you feel seen & heard. We can talk about what brings you to therapy in a free 15 min. phone consultation.