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Jamayla Gray

Therapist · California

Jamayla Gray, LPCC

Compassionate counselor focused on thoughts and habits

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  • Thoughts and everyday habits
  • Practical behavior changes
  • Client-centered care

About Jamayla

Jamayla Gray is a licensed professional clinical counselor in California with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on everyday thoughts and habits and helps people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Jamayla aims to create an open space where clients can talk about their thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Jamayla blends practical therapy approaches to help clients make small, steady changes. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and act on them. Her style is warm and client-centered, emphasizing collaboration and clear steps forward.

Clients often bring concerns about grief, parenting stress, career transitions, or coping with life changes. Jamayla also supports people managing ADHD, compassion fatigue, or the effects of trauma and abuse. She works with issues related to body image, intimacy, and LGBT matters from a strengths-based perspective.

Sessions focus on real-life skills and habits that can fit into busy days. Jamayla uses short tools and practical exercises to shift everyday routines and thought patterns. Her aim is to help clients build sustainable habits that match their goals.

She accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns, and it can be helpful for intimacy, relationship, and some trauma-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. Sessions often include practical homework, short exercises, and review of what does and doesn’t work for each individual.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and help people practice skills in the settings where they live their lives. Licensed professionals can discuss how to structure sessions to match a person’s schedule and daily routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jamayla address?

Her practice includes addictions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and sleeping concerns, and career or life changes.

What is her general therapy style like?

She uses a warm, client-centered approach and focuses on thoughts and everyday habits to help people make practical changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician in California.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a California LPCC and sees clients from California while accepting international clients as well.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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