Hello, my name is Jalia. I am a doctorally-prepared (DNP), board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and a Family Nurse Practitioner. I have dual master’s degrees in nursing and social work. I completed my education at some of the best universities - the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Samuel Merritt University (SMU). With a holistic approach, I assess, diagnose and treat Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, Substance use disorders and Trauma/PTSD. My experience is with Transitional Age Youths (TAYs) ages 16- 28, adults < 65, as well as parents and caregivers of clients who suffer from psychiatric disorders. My areas of research include Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) and psychiatric disorders, chronic medical conditions and substance use disorders; Maternal Substance use and genetic psychiatric illnesses; Restorative Justice in mental health; Herbal Medicine in psychiatry; Relapse Prevention in people with chronic mental illness.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Using bio-psycho-social assessments and individualized treatment plans, I offer medication management, psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and alternative treatments using evidence-based practices.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I work in collaboration with the client to provide the best care possible. I use evidence-based practices, labs, clinical assessments and various psychotherapies that include; Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Person-Centered Acceptance Commitment (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Existential Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Traum Focused Gestalt
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Bipolar Disorder Depression Anxiety Schizophrenia Trauma/PTSD Substance Use Disorders including Alcohol use disorder