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Jesse Giunta Rafeh, M.A.

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Jesse Giunta Rafeh, M.A.

Live Better My mission is to provide people with an opportunity to be the best version of themselves. Why do we sometimes fail to reach our potential? I can help.

We are all unique, and when we allow that uniqueness to shine, we become lovable, productive, successful and happy people. Not because we do not want to be happy and successful. Rather, it is because of obstacles that block our ability to live the life we want. It is because we have developed poor coping strategies, anxiety, depression, or self-doubt. As a teenager I struggled with all four of th

ese obstacles, but through the process of my own therapy, I discovered that I could create the life I wanted. Because of my success, I decided to help others clear their own paths to happiness. If you feel like you are not on the path to creating fulfillment and joy in your life, call me.

04/22/2026

Anger feels powerful, but it’s not the whole truth.

It shows up fast and loud, and for a moment it can feel like clarity… like you finally know exactly what to do 🙃

But most of the time, it’s protecting something more vulnerable underneath.

And when you stay in that place, everything starts to narrow.

→ Your perspective.
→ Your options.
→ Your ability to actually connect or move forward in a way that feels good.

There’s nothing wrong with anger.

It has a purpose 🙌🏼

But it’s not meant to lead.

When you slow down enough to look beneath it, something softer usually comes into view… and that’s where real clarity lives.

Because real power isn’t just in protecting yourself… it’s in understanding yourself 😅

And moving forward from a more grounded place 🤍

04/17/2026

Somehow everything turns into an adventure with him 😆

We’re out back “making food” for Mario and all his friends, and Leo is fully in it!

Imagining, creating, narrating the whole world as he goes.

He takes the simplest moments and turns them into something way more fun, way more magical… and honestly, way more meaningful for me too 🤍

Life just feels lighter, more playful, and a whole lot more interesting when you see it through his eyes ✨

04/15/2026

You’re not stuck. You just haven’t shifted yet.

When things feel overwhelming, it’s easy to believe you need to think your way out of it…

But when your system is activated, more thinking usually just keeps you spinning 🙃

That “stuck” feeling isn’t a lack of clarity, it’s your body asking for something different.

Less pressure, more support.

The shift doesn’t come from pushing harder...

It comes from slowing down enough to feel even a little more grounded 🙌🏼

And when that happens, things start to open up!

Your thoughts get clearer, your next step feels more obvious, and you’re able to respond instead of react.

You’re not behind or broken.

You just haven’t shifted yet 🤍

04/14/2026

What if success wasn’t about an outward display but a deep inner shift in self? 💛

I’m thrilled to be speaking at The Parental Narcissistic Abuse & Toxic Family
Recovery Solutions Summit, Season Three —a free online event for ACONs (adult children of narcissists) and those who had abusive childhoods.

Join me and 15+ experts as we share bold, proven strategies for healing from the wounds to the mind, body, and soul that can be sustained from a lifetime of abuse from emotionally immature parents and family members who don’t see you as sovereign and whole.

Click the link to sign up: https://toxicparentrecovery.com/jera

04/13/2026

This is your reminder to make time to see the people you love 🤍

Life gets busy, seasons change, but there’s something really special about reconnecting with the people who have known you through it all.

Those relationships are always worth coming back to.

04/10/2026

You don’t need to fix yourself to feel better.

Most of what you’re feeling isn’t a sign that something is wrong with you…

It’s a sign that something inside you is trying to keep you safe!

And when you don’t realize that, it’s easy to get stuck in patterns that feel urgent, reactive, and exhausting 😅

Not because you’re doing life wrong…

But because you’re moving from a place that was built for protection, not peace.

There’s another way to move through your life...

One that doesn’t require you to constantly brace, control, or overthink every step.

It’s quieter and more steady.

Less about reacting… and more about responding 🙌🏼

And the shift isn’t about becoming someone new.

It’s about recognizing what’s actually driving you in the moment and choosing something different when you’re ready.

That’s where real change happens 🤍

04/08/2026

Welcoming a fresh start this spring 🌷✨

We truly enjoyed the cozy rhythm of winter, and now we’re looking forward to the renewal this season brings!

Here's to lighter routines, and a simple, intentional reset 🤍

04/03/2026

Is it just me… or is Leo looking SO grown all of a sudden!

He’s still my sweet little guy 🤍

But wow… it’s such a reminder how fast this all goes.

Trying to soak up every moment with him exactly as he is right now… because I know this version won’t last forever!

04/01/2026

There’s something so special about getting to watch his little mind work 🥰🎨

The way he sees the world and the stories he creates!

Watching Leo step into his creative side has been one of my favorite things lately!

Reminds me how important it is to let ourselves create just for the joy of it 🤍

03/27/2026

Leo found a snow ball maker NYE... and it's been his fav toy since!

I’ve been absolutely pelted all winter long... and honestly?

Worth it 😆

The squeals and the sneaky grins after every hit!

It’s funny how the simplest, most random find turns into the highlight of the season!

03/25/2026

You'd never say to a friend what you say to yourself after making a mistake 🥲

For a lot of high-functioning people, empathy flows easily outward and stops cold when it turns inward.

That's not a character flaw either, that's your survival mind doing exactly what it was built to do. Keeping you hypervigilant, alert, never quite settled. It kept you safe for a long time.

The hard part is that same mechanism wasn't designed for the life you're trying to build now!

Learning to work with your survival mind instead of being run by it changes everything 🙌🏼

Live Better is now enrolling now! 12 weeks of exactly this kind of work. Link in bio to book a free discovery call.

03/24/2026

Leo’s first big run after riding the lift all by himself 🥹

He was so determined!

Just “I got it!” and then immediately… “FASTER!” 😅

Watching him push off, trust his little skis, and chase that feeling of speed made my heart explode.

There’s something so powerful about seeing your child fall in love with something that shaped you too.

The mountain gave me so much when I was his age...

Confidence, freedom, resilience.

And now I get to watch it do the same for him 🙌🏻

Proud mama moment for sure 🤍❄️

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23801 Calabasas Road Suite 1025
Calabasas, CA
91302

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://jesse-giunta-rafeh.com/

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