Location
Providing sessions exclusively via teletherapy.
About
When did the light in your eyes disappear and the weight of these worries set in? You are sensitive, feel misunderstood and won’t open up to just anyone. You need someone to connect with you or your teen, who joins your world in a down-to-earth way, and supports you in regaining that spark of life again. I am a Geek Therapist who works with teens and adults who feel unseen, like they don't fit in, and don’t easily trust helping professionals and want something to be different in their lives.
I have a knack for connecting with youth who are shy or reserved, considered "defiant" or "oppositional," or have difficulty trusting people. It's all about connection for teens and adults alike, and I join people by connecting with interests like memes, anime, video games, geeky interests and music, and use those as metaphors and a vehicle towards change.
Making the first step when you or your teen is in this difficult place isn’t easy, but even now you are one step closer to where you want to be. All it takes is doing one thing different to start. 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 (12 and up) and adults.”
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Call or Email Jamila Mahfudh for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 279-5750
Finances
- Session Fee: $180 per session
- Couples Session Fee: $200 per session
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: 12 Years
- License: California / LMFT99405
- School: San Diego State University
- Year Graduated: 2013
Endorsements
"Jamila is warm, welcoming, and gentle while working through difficult situations. Whatever is bringing you down, Jamila is there to catch you and will remain with you on your journey to wellness."
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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.
Location
Specialties
- Child
- Anxiety
- Stress
Issues
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- 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
- Bisexual Allied
- Gay Allied
- Immuno-disorders
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Queer Allied
- Racial Justice Allied
- Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Brainspotting
- EMDR
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Speaks meme
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Uses geek interests and pop culture in therapy
Modality
- Individuals
- Family
Last Modified: 20 Jan 2023
(619) 279-5750