Jaimey McClurkin
Listening to others' stories and supporting them in finding positive paths through challenges has always felt like a natural calling. Even as a child, friends would often reach out, and my mom would joke, "Is the doctor in?" Later on, this passion led to volunteering with kids in creative programs and working in hospice care, where deeper connections were formed. These experiences led to a rewarding role at an outpatient community clinic, where people from all walks of life could share their unique journeys and struggles. My work with clients have included helping those navigate stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and life transitions. The ideal clients are those who are open to exploring interventions and truly wish to understand themselves more deeply. Therapy is not about achieving perfection but rather finding new perspectives on who we are and how we engage with the world around us. Healing and personal growth rarely follow a straight path, and it's the patience and willingness to try that often make the difference in finding the right way forward.
Healing and personal growth rarely follow a straight path, and it's the patience and willingness to try that often make the difference in finding the right way forward.
First session
In the first session, I will be getting to know the client by learning more about their background and the main issue they would like to work on in therapy. Once we have made introductions and touched on some of these subjects, I will give a general plan that will be tailored to them. Please note: If in the intake session we discover we are not a good therapeutic fit after the first 10 minutes, I will cancel the session with no charge. However, an intake session that goes longer than 10 minutes, even if a client does not choose to go forward with treatment, will be charged the full amount.
Strengths
My greatest strength as a provider is my deep interest in helping others discover their own hidden potential and giving them the tools to nourish that part of themselves. I provide tangible exercises and therapy homework that allows clients to put many of these therapeutic concepts into regular practice.
Ideal clients
I treat individuals who want to work on managing life stressors, anxiety, depression, and adjusting to life transitions. I enjoy helping individuals develop a growth mindset as well as developing new ways to approach these problems. The ultimate goal of the therapy will be aiding the client to discover their own inherent strengths and abilities. My ideal client will understand that ultimately change starts with them.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I aid clients in reframing negative thought processes and learn mindfulness skills that allow them to stay in the moment. Clients will learn ways of de-escalating distorted thinking and focusing on what they can control.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I help clients develop a better connection between the mind and body by having them develop positive coping skills related to deep breathing, meditation, and self-awareness exercises.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I utilize DBT-informed methods that center on emotional regulation skills, interpersonal communication, reframing cognitive distortions, and developing coping tools for managing things out of one's control.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
I like to keep things practical: we’ll team up to set goals that are small enough to feel manageable but meaningful enough to make a difference. Things you can try out in the coming days or week—like a specific behavior or routine—rather than huge overhauls.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- MarylandLicense LC9580
- PennsylvaniaLicense PC020940