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Dr. Jamaal Fortner

Therapist(He/Him/His)
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anger management, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Dr. Jamaal “Doc J” Fortner is a south Louisiana native who combines his sense of home-spun Southern wisdom with evidence-based practice.

My approach to therapy

Doc J brings an extensive clinical background that includes inpatient psychiatric care and clinical practice focused on people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ population.

Doc J is a two-time graduate of Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master of Health Administration. He is also a two-time graduate of the University of Southern California with a Master of Social Work and a Doctor of Social Work. Doc J is a Licensed (Independent) Clinical Social Worker.

What you can expect from me

Doc J is committed to understanding and actively working toward the treatment goals set with the patient. Progress is paramount.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Humorous, Affirming, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    DSW at University of Southern California, MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Southern California
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Nevada, Colorado, Texas), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Washington)
  • Licensed in
    Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Washington
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Regence BlueShield of Washington, Regence BlueShield of Washington Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anger management, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Gestalt, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English