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Jamila Mahfudh
Jamila Mahfudh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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Jamila Mahfudh

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
9 Endorsed
3636 Fifth Avenue, STE 103, San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 279-5750
Let's Connect (619) 279-5750
As a parent, you've noticed a change where your 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 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 anime, video games, geeky interests and music, and use those as metaphors and a vehicle 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 reach out to schedule a free 20 minute consultation to see if I am the right fit to support your teen. I work with teens 12+ and adults.
Call or Jamila Mahfudh now for a free 15 minute consultation - (619) 279-5750

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

3636 Fifth Avenue

STE 103

San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 279-5750

2231 Camino del Rio South

Suite 308

San Diego, CA 92108

Providing sessions via teletherapy Monday-Thursday with in-person availability on Tuesdays.
I specialize in Child, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
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.
Jamila Mahfudh
Let's Connect (619) 279-5750

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

3636 Fifth Avenue

STE 103

San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 279-5750

2231 Camino del Rio South

Suite 308

San Diego, CA 92108

Providing sessions via teletherapy Monday-Thursday with in-person availability on Tuesdays.
I specialize in Child, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
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.
Jamila Mahfudh

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Modern Health EAP
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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
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 279-5750
Jamila Mahfudh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
"
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
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 279-5750
Jamila Mahfudh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT99405 Jamila Mahfudh
  • In Practice for 13 Years
  • Attended San Diego State University, MS Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2013
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I became a therapist to be the kind of helping professional I wish I could find in my community growing up, one who would see me as me and not just as a name on a checklist. I have 12 years' experience helping youth, teens, foster youth, and adults in crisis or at their lowest point grow & succeed.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 279-5750
Jamila Mahfudh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
"
I became a therapist to be the kind of helping professional I wish I could find in my community growing up, one who would see me as me and not just as a name on a checklist. I have 12 years' experience helping youth, teens, foster youth, and adults in crisis or at their lowest point grow & succeed.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 279-5750
Jamila Mahfudh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Child
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Geek Therapy
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Women's Issues
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I specialize in working with sensitive, creative and neurodivergent clients, geeks and gamers, and those who feel misunderstood who feel stuck in a cycle of overwhelm, anxiety, depression or are affected by trauma. I get to know you, the REAL you, incorporating your interests and the stories that resonate from gaming, comics, movies, music and more as a vehicle for change to kickstart growth.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 279-5750
Jamila Mahfudh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
"
I specialize in working with sensitive, creative and neurodivergent clients, geeks and gamers, and those who feel misunderstood who feel stuck in a cycle of overwhelm, anxiety, depression or are affected by trauma. I get to know you, the REAL you, incorporating your interests and the stories that resonate from gaming, comics, movies, music and more as a vehicle for change to kickstart growth.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 279-5750
Jamila Mahfudh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

9 Endorsements

Libni López
Libni López
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
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.
Leslie Farias Sanchez - Trauma Therapist
Leslie Farias Sanchez - Trauma Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Jamila has such a fun, out going personality! She goes above and beyond with her clients in terms of incorporating not only their strengths but also their special interests. I truly love her creativity and her ability to connect a client's specific interes...
Ariel L LANDRUM
Ariel L LANDRUM
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, ATR, LMFT
If you're looking for someone with strong clinical insight, accepts lived experience, and trusts their client's truths, then you're looking for Jamila. She takes a whole-person approach, sprinkles in the community connection of pop-culture, geekdom, and fa...
Eunice A Palacios Ramírez
Eunice A Palacios Ramírez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Erin Alcantara
Erin Alcantara
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Mona Klausing
Mona Klausing
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AS
Melissa Nefalar
Melissa Nefalar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Shontell Turntine
Shontell Turntine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Heather | Srncik
Heather | Srncik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Hispanic and Latino

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Brainspotting
  • Geek Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
  • Uses geek interests and pop culture in therapy
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I use Narrative Therapy which allows you to challenge the stories you've been told, because there isn't one way to do things, and allows you to rewrite your life's story with you as the author. Geek Therapy offers the wisdom and possibility of many worlds and characters to lend strength and creativity on your journey. With Brainspotting you can heal the longstanding wounds logic can't seem to mend
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 279-5750
Jamila Mahfudh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
"
I use Narrative Therapy which allows you to challenge the stories you've been told, because there isn't one way to do things, and allows you to rewrite your life's story with you as the author. Geek Therapy offers the wisdom and possibility of many worlds and characters to lend strength and creativity on your journey. With Brainspotting you can heal the longstanding wounds logic can't seem to mend
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 279-5750
Jamila Mahfudh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Groups

Heroes Within: A Geek Community Educational Group

Jamila Mahfudh
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Jamila Mahfudh

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.

Expertise

Peer Relationships

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$20-$60

Group Meets

Every Wed 6 P.M. - 6:45 P.M.

Location

San Diego, CA 92103

Email Jamila Mahfudh about this group or call - (619) 279-5750

Location

Primary Location

3636 Fifth Avenue

STE 103

San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 279-5750

Email me

My website

Additional Location

2231 Camino del Rio South

Suite 308

San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 279-5750

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Providing sessions via teletherapy Monday-Thursday with in-person availability on Tuesdays.
Call for a free consultation now - (619) 279-5750
Jamila Mahfudh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
"
Providing sessions via teletherapy Monday-Thursday with in-person availability on Tuesdays.
Call for a free consultation now - (619) 279-5750
Jamila Mahfudh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Last Modified: 27 Mar 2024