Sholonda Jackson-Jasper
My practice is built on compassion, curiosity, and open, honest communication. We create a safe space where clients feel heard, respected, and valued, making it possible to explore sensitive issues with love and understanding. With a background enriched by diverse professional and life experiences, we offer insights and interventions that resonate with a broad spectrum of clients, including ethnically and culturally diverse older adults, veterans, youth, and adult re-entry offenders, as well as those grappling with symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, adjustment, and everyday confusion about what's next.
First session
The services provided are rooted in a deep understanding of the individual paths that lead people to seek support. I specialize in guiding clients through the complexities of their experiences, whether it involves navigating life transitions, healing from trauma, addressing relationship challenges, or managing mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress. The therapeutic approach is personalized, integrating a variety of evidence-based modalities to align with your unique needs and goals. In a compassionate and safe environment, we focus on empowering you to uncover your strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and foster self-awareness that promotes healing and growth. My commitment is to walk alongside you, offering support, understanding, and practical tools to help you navigate your journey towards a more fulfilling and resilient life.
Strengths
As a licensed clinical social worker, my career is deeply rooted in a lifelong commitment to learning and multicultural understanding. Each day presents a new chapter in my ongoing journey of self-discovery, shaped by the challenges I've navigated with others' support. My professional path is informed by a comprehensive blend of clinical knowledge and a keen awareness of cultural diversity, which guides my practice in helping and healing others. This dedication to both personal and professional growth underscores my chosen role in the field of mental health.
Ideal clients
My ideal client understands that therapy is more than just talking; it is participating in the suggested homework. My practice is built on compassion, curiosity, and open, honest communication. We create a safe space where clients feel heard, respected, and valued, making it possible to explore sensitive issues with love and understanding. With a background enriched by diverse professional and life experiences, we offer insights and interventions that resonate with a broad spectrum of clients, including ethnically and culturally diverse older adults, veterans, youth, and adult re-entry offenders, as well as those grappling with symptoms associated with anxiety, stress, and trauma.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and commitment therapy is grounded in radical acceptance and in finding the courage to commit to living your best life, no matter what.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is grounded in guiding people into being more aware of how their thoughts, behaviors, and actions are connected, and is often used to assist people in changing unhealthy and unwanted behaviors.
Couples Counseling
I utilize many different therapy modalities in couples counseling. First, I help the couple identify the problem, then I assign them homework to strengthen their relationship.
EMDR
Short- term 12 sessions, limited talking. The client informs me of what traumatic experience they have endured, and how that is affecting their lives/behavior in the present. We then work through bilateral stimulation/tapping to allow the brain to heal itself.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
In this therapy modality, I assist people in finding ways to slow down, use different breathing techniques, discuss triggers, and view things from a here-and-now perspective.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 118287