Jenna Palacios, Ed.S., M.S., NCSP, LEP

Jenna is a Spanish-Bilingual Licensed Educational Psychologist, California credentialed School Psychologist, and Nationally Certified School Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in education in different capacities for school districts in San Diego, San Bernardino, LA and Orange counties. She received B.A.s in both Psychology and Spanish from San Diego State University. She also attended graduate school for School Psychology at SDSU, earning an M.S. in Counseling and an Ed.S. degree in School Psychology. In her graduate program, she also gained experience working in schools in Mexico and learning about the Mexican education system.

Jenna’s areas of expertise and interest include bilingual assessment, neuropsychology, culturally affirming and responsive interventions, preschool assessment/early childhood education, and inclusionary practices. She is most passionate about disability justice and is drive to ensure that disabled individuals thrive with equitable access and opportunities in all settings. Jenna takes pride in connecting with families and providing psychoeducation to empower them to be the best advocates for their children.

Jenna is currently enrolled in a School Neuropsychology Post-Graduate Certification Program to be able to integrate neuropsychological principles into her professional practice.

Why Work With Jenna?

In working with Jenna, you are guaranteed to receive high quality care and services. Jenna is guided by principles of radical self-love, compassion, liberation, equity, and inclusion, especially for marginalized communities. She is a neurodiversity-affirming clinician, which means that she sees neurodevelopmental diagnoses such as ADHD or Autism as differences in perception and processing rather than something that is “wrong” or that needs to be “fixed.”

For all evaluations, her approach is always a strength-based approach, so you will have a clear understanding of the many wonderful skills that you or your child has, and not just areas of concern. Jenna has been commended for her thorough evaluations and superior ability to conceptualize assessment data. Jenna has a natural ability to transform assessment data into real-life application and easy-to-understand terms for clients and families. She creates specific and tailored recommendations to each client.

Jenna is a strong advocate for her clients and families and is not afraid to speak up nor does she shy away from difficult conversations.

Jenna is highly collaborative and believes in community care as the best tool for individual and group progress.

Additional Info

Current Availability & Location

Availability: By appointment only

Office Locations: Los Angeles County and surrounding areas; Virtual for all of CA

License & Credentials

Licensed Educational Psychologist #4299

Nationally Certified School Psychologist

CA Pupil Personnel Services Credential, School Psychology

Diplomate in School Neuropsychology (expected July 2024)

Languages spoken

English and Spanish

Client Focus

Ages: toddler, preschool, children, preteens, adolescents, adults

Areas: Bilingual and/or Spanish Speaking, ADHD, Autism, Specific Learning Disability, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Gifted, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+ Allied, Orthopedic Impaired, Multiple Disabilities

Professional Affiliations

National Association of School Psychologists

California Association of School Psychologists

Personal Interests

Reading, roller skating, water color painting, doing nails, mediation, and traveling