I'm Jamela, and I support children, adolescents, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts. If you or your child is struggling, I want you to know that things can feel lighter with the right support. I also welcome adults working through grief, family stress, or questions of identity.
My approach is trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which means we go at a pace that feels safe while looking at what happened and how it still shows up in your body and your day. We build real tools: calming a racing mind before it takes over, catching thought patterns that keep anxiety or depression stuck, and finding words for feelings that have been hard to name, including thoughts of self-harm. When family issues or identity questions are part of the picture, I bring in family-focused sessions so the people around you understand what you need too. With Solution Focused Brief Therapy, we always leave with one small, doable next step.
Your first session with me is a conversation, not a checklist. We will talk through what is bringing you in, whether that is trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, or something happening at home, and I will listen for what you actually need. You will leave with a clearer picture of what we are working on together, and one small thing to hold onto until we meet again.
