Jeremy Rintalan, LCSW

Becoming a Therapist was not just driven by a passion to help others—it grew out of the changes I saw in myself through doing the work. The call to inspire others is what keeps me showing up as steady support during the more turbulent times in life.

My life experiences have shaped both the man and therapist I become. Growing up in the chaos of family dysfunction and addiction taught me what it means to live in survival mode. But that way of life—reactive, disconnected, and inauthentic—pushed me to confront my own beliefs about the world and reclaim how I want to live my life.

At seventeen years old, I joined the U.S. Army as an Infantryman, searching for connection and belonging. I served a combat tour in Afghanistan, where fear and loyalty became both my armor and my teachers. When I returned home, I fell back into survival mode, doing what I thought I was “supposed” to do, instead of living as the person I am.

I began my professional journey in the helping field while studying at California State University, Fullerton. I studied for both my undergraduate degree in Human Services with emphasis in Addiction Treatment and Prevention and later attained my Master of Social Work. I worked in capacities to support individuals in addiction recovery and advocate for vulnerable families. Each role deepened my understanding of resilience, survival, and the human capacity for change.

As a family man, combat veteran, and survivor of family chaos, I offer people integrity, collaborative care, and guided support.

Realness guides how I show-up, personally and professionally. I believe clarity is kindness and comfort keeps us stagnant; challenge moves us toward growth.

I practice with directness — steadfast — grounded by integrity with a Holistic Approach.

Healing is not about erasing what happened—It is about finding the courage you have to reprocess, develop, and adapt to new ways of living.