Passionate Black therapist with a heart for healing and empowering individuals on their journey to recovery. I am an expert in helping clients with safety planning , stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & sleeping disorders. I have a National Certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ) for substance abuse disorders and in Advanced Training in the Safety Planning Intervention (ASPI). Bringing over a decade of experience to provide compassionate and effective mental health support. Let's walk the path to wellness together. #TherapyHeals #EmpowermentMatters
* I' am clinically licensed in the state of New Jersey. Any services provided to folxs in states other New Jersey or globally will not be clinical in nature ( non -clinical problem solving , life coaching , feedback, Etc. ) *
Additional areas of focus: Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC06167600
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Non judgmental and very easy to talk to.
Written on Oct 05, 2024 after therapy with Jamil for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Excellent listener. Asks great questions. Always very supportive and offers good advice.
Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Jamil for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Jamil was thoughtful, supportive, and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend him to anyone.
Written on May 20, 2024 after therapy with Jamil for 1 month
Great therapist.
It was really nice talking with him.
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Jamil for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Jamil has been great at teaching me the behaviors to help understand my actions and motivations behind my addiction. He's always on time and I feel like he is actively listening to me during our sessions. He has made me feel comfortable to open up without judgement.
Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Jamil for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Jamil has helped me tap into a better version of myself. His thought provoking questions allow for mental and emotional growth
Written on Jan 08, 2024 after therapy with Jamil for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes