New to Grow
Hey, I’m Jonaĩ (Joe-nay). I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia (private pay, insurance pending) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in AL (Aetna & Cigna). Grounded in creativity, nature, and connection, I bring those values into my work. As a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, I support women navigating grief, anxiety, low self-worth, and life transitions. If loss or change has left you feeling sad, irritable, angry, or overwhelmed, you’re not broken, you’re responding. This is a space to reclaim your strength and move forward with support. I take a strengths-based approach that honors your resilience, even when it feels hard to see. Together, we gently explore inner child healing, tend to old wounds, and reconnect you with your authentic self while building tools for growth and creating freedom in your healing journey, at your pace. In a world that asks you to shrink or stay quiet, you deserve a space where all of you is welcomed. If you’re tired of carrying generational wounds, grief, or daily heaviness alone, support is here. You deserve support that honors your story and your strength. If this resonates, take the next step and claim a space that was made with you in mind.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, you can expect a warm and welcoming space where you can simply be. We’ll take time to get to know each other and talk about what’s bringing you to therapy—no pressure, no judgment. I’ll ask questions to better understand your story, your goals, and what healing looks like for you. This session is less about “fixing” things and more about building a foundation of trust. You’ll have the opportunity to share at your own pace, and I’ll explain what therapy with me looks like, including the approaches I use and how we can work together to create meaningful change. My goal is for you to leave our first session feeling seen, supported, and hopeful about what’s possible—knowing you’ve taken an important step toward healing.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I help clients move beyond just “getting through” life and guide them toward deeper healing—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. My sessions are intentional and reflective, allowing space for both vulnerability and growth. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, I tailor therapy to each person’s unique story, values, and cultural background. Clients often share that our work together helps them feel lighter, more self-aware, and more at peace. I see therapy as a partnership—one that helps you unlearn survival mode, strengthen your boundaries, and rediscover your capacity for joy, rest, and balance.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My work is for women who are ready to unlearn survival mode and build lives that feel softer, more balanced, and aligned with your values. Whether you’re processing loss, setting boundaries, or learning to extend compassion to yourself, I provide a culturally affirming space to explore your emotions without judgment. I’m passionate about helping you move from simply coping to truly healing—reconnecting with your inner strength, peace, and sense of purpose. I specialize in working with Black women and women of color who are ready to heal—even if you feel tired, disconnected, or unsure where to start. If you’re navigating grief, anxiety, life transitions, or the pressure to always be “the strong one,” this space was created for you. Here, your softness and strength can exist together.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect—especially when life feels heavy. Together, we work to unlearn survival mode, challenge negative self-talk, and build new patterns rooted in self-compassion and strength. My approach blends CBT with a holistic, culturally affirming lens so you can heal in a way that feels real, safe, and true to you.messages, build emotional awareness, and move from self-criticism to self-compassion. My goal is to create a space where you can unlearn survival mode and embrace a softer, more intentional way of being.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help Black women and women of color find balance—between strength and softness, control and acceptance. Together, we focus on building emotional awareness, learning healthy ways to cope, and improving communication in relationships. My approach blends DBT with a holistic, culturally grounded perspective so you can feel empowered to regulate emotions, set boundaries, and show up as your whole self—without losing your peace.
Strength-Based
I take a strength-based approach that focuses on what’s already working within you. So often we, especially Black women, are taught to survive, not to rest in their own power. In our work together, we shift that narrative—honoring your resilience while creating space for softness, joy, and healing. I help you recognize the strengths you already carry, build on them, and learn new ways to care for yourself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Grief Therapy
Grief isn’t something to “get over”—it’s something we learn to move through. I support clients as they navigate loss in all its forms: the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or even an old version of themselves. My approach is gentle, culturally affirming, and grounded in the belief that healing is not linear. Together, we honor your grief, make room for your emotions, and help you rediscover peace, purpose, and connection—one moment at a time.