Jamayla Gray
LPCC
Compassionate counselor helping clients manage strong emotions
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- Focus on anger
- Values-based strategies
- Practical coping skills
About Jamayla
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can share thoughts and feelings. Conversations are straightforward and paced to each person’s needs. Jamayla uses clear tools and exercises so people can practice new ways of coping between sessions.
Her approach blends acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive-behavioral techniques and emotion-focused work. That mix helps people notice unhelpful patterns, move toward values-based choices, and repair emotional connections. Attachment-informed ideas guide how she addresses relationship and intimacy challenges.
Jamayla has worked with people facing grief, parenting stress, career shifts, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also supports those dealing with body image, eating and sleeping concerns, chronic illness, and sexuality-related topics. Her experience includes helping people manage life transitions and rebuild confidence.
Clients can expect practical guidance, clear goals, and encouragement to try small changes. Jamayla views therapy as a collaborative effort and offers steady support as people learn new ways to respond to stress and anger.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How Jamayla’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions toward them. It helps with anger, anxiety, and life transitions by shifting attention from struggling to building meaningful habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to change them, which can reduce reactivity and improve sleep and mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships, useful for intimacy and communication challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jamayla will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That look-and-try approach means techniques can be adjusted over time so the work feels relevant and manageable.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, cut travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Remote work also lets people keep sessions consistent during life changes or while traveling. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and homework so progress continues between meetings without promising a particular session type.
At a glance
- Listed location
- California
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Languages
- English
- License (California)
- LPCC · No. 19851
- NPI
- 1972265429
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Jamayla helps people with anger, addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and stress-related concerns. She also works with parenting, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and career or life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a straightforward, collaborative style that blends acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive-behavioral and emotion-focused techniques. Sessions focus on practical skills and exploring values to guide change.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience as a licensed professional clinical counselor. That background includes supporting people with trauma, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds a California LPCC license and practices from California. Sessions follow the scope of practice associated with that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or remote meetings are available.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.