Dr. JKea Starks

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 7 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate depression, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and trauma. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported while gaining the tools to create meaningful change. With a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a doctorate in Professional Counseling, I bring both experience and compassion to helping you become the version of yourself you want to be.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you move toward a happier, more fulfilling life. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you better understand yourself, develop practical coping skills, and work through the challenges holding you back. Therapy is tailored to your needs, strengths, and goals so that the work feels meaningful and relevant to your life.

Our first session is about creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what has been weighing on you, and what you would like to change. Together, we’ll identify your needs and goals and begin creating a path forward that helps you feel supported, empowered, and hopeful about what comes next.