- Addictions help
- Trauma support
- Life purpose focus
About Jakelia
Her style is direct and respectful. She works with clients to identify practical steps they can try between sessions. Conversations often include skill-building for motivation, clearer communication, and managing shame or guilt that gets in the way of daily life.
Jakelia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address post-traumatic stress, impulsivity, and isolation. She helps people process experiences of sexual assault and abuse and supports women facing pressure around identity and roles. Sessions can include focused discussions about social anxiety and difficulties connecting with others.
She structures sessions to clarify immediate concerns and set short-term goals. That might mean breaking overwhelming problems into smaller tasks or practicing new ways to handle conflict and urges. The aim is steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.
Practical matters are part of the work. Jakelia uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the platform's online options.
License and NPI on record
- LCSW
- North Carolina · C017759
- NPI
- 1104468289
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear strategies that address symptoms and behavior. For example, cognitive-behavioral approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them with new behaviors. This can be useful for social anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.Trauma-focused techniques emphasize safe pacing and processing of difficult memories. These methods help with post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse recovery, and reducing the impact of past events on daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit the person’s goals and comfort level. That assessment happens gradually, based on how a client responds and what feels manageable.
Practical benefits of remote sessions include easier fitting of therapy into a busy week and options for shorter check-ins when needed. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it simpler to attend regularly and to continue work between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
She works with addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include life purpose, isolation, and social anxiety.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical skill-building. Conversations aim to identify small, manageable steps to try between sessions.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She has eight years of professional experience as a clinician. That background includes work with trauma, addiction, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina. Her practice is listed as operating from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be held.
How is payment handled for sessions?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. The cost varies with location.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Good to know
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