Jamila Mahfudh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
She/Her/Hers
Specializing in working with teens and adults. Providing sessions exclusively via teletherapy. Monday availability.
As a parent or caregiver, you've noticed a change where your tween, adolescent or teen just isn't the way they used to be. Their smile is gone and they're more to themselves, stressed, unmotivated, anxious, sad, or angry and you know something has to change. You know they often feel misunderstood, are quiet, sensitive, don't easily trust adults, or have seen so many therapists they couldn't make progress with and you're not sure they will open up. You need someone to connect with your teen, join their world, and support them in regaining happiness and stability to meet their goal of having a happy, hopeful and successful life.
I have a great track record of connecting with youth who are shy or reserved, defiant or oppositional, or have difficulty trusting adults and talking to providers. It's all about connection with youth, and I join their world by connecting with their interests--memes, anime, video games, geeky interests, music--and use those metaphors to work towards change.
It's hard knowing that times are tough for your teen, though taking the step to find something that can help is such a strength and testament to how much you care about them and the first step towards change. Feel free to call or send me an email to schedule a free 20 minute consultation to see if I am the right fit. Also seeing adults via teletherapy.
Jamila Mahfudh
“Found a mental health meme that made you go, "that's SO me"? We can process that. Specializing in therapy for teens and young adults.”
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Call or Email Jamila Mahfudh for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 279-5750
Finances
- Cost per Session: $160+
Pay By:
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
I'm not paneled with insurance, but I can provide you with a superbill that you may submit for possible reimbursement with your PPO provider
Email me or call (619) 279-5750 with questions.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 11 Years
- License: California / LMFT99405
- School: San Diego State University
- Year Graduated: 2013
Jamila Mahfudh's Groups
Heroes Within: A Geek Community Educational Group
Heroes Within: A Geek Community Educational Group is open for registration! Open to adults ages 18-24. This six-week group runs from June 30th to August 4th will be held via Zoom and is open to those in California. Weekly topics include: 1) What's your poison? 2) Inner heroes, 3) The Dark Side, 4) Antiheroes, 5) Breaking the Fourth Wall, 6) The Journey of Finding Community. Interested in this group for a different age range or a different date? Contact me to be added to the interest list.
Specialties
- Child
- Anxiety
- Stress
Issues
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Substance Use
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
Sexuality
- Bisexual
- LGBTQ+
- Lesbian
Client Focus
Ethnicity:
Black and African American and Hispanic and Latino
Age
- Adults
- Teen
- Preteen
Communities
- Gay Allied
- Immuno-disorders
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Queer Allied
- Racial Justice Allied
- Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Brainspotting
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Speaks meme
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Uses geek interests and pop culture in therapy
Modality
- Individuals
- Family
Professional Connections
Last Modified: 22 Jan 2022
(619) 279-5750