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Jamayla Gray

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Jamayla Gray

California

Practical therapy for emotional and relationship struggles

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  • LPCC in California
  • Focus on men's wellbeing
  • Collaborative goal setting

About Jamayla

Jamayla Gray is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in California. She brings six years of practice helping people who are facing depression, anxiety, addictions, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Jamayla aims to build a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly about their thoughts and feelings.

She emphasizes clear, practical steps alongside emotional support. Jamayla draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. She also uses attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas when relationships and closeness are central to the concern.

Her work covers a wide range of issues including stress, coping with life changes, self-esteem, grief, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and burnout from caregiving or work. She also supports people navigating LGBT concerns, body image, and intimacy or commitment questions. Jamayla listens for each person’s priorities and adapts her focus to what matters most in the moment.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical. Jamayla helps set achievable goals, try new skills between visits, and track progress in ways that fit everyday life. She encourages people to notice small changes and use those as a basis for further growth.

If someone prefers to begin online, or to discuss international arrangements, Jamayla accepts international clients; confirm current session options before booking. To start, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to connect with her.

How therapies like ACT, CBT, and attachment work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking steps that align with personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with low mood, anxiety, sleep, and habits. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on how early relationship patterns shape current connections and is useful when intimacy, trust, or communication are core concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jamayla collaborates with each person to choose and adjust methods based on individual needs, goals, and preferences rather than using one set path. This means approaches may be blended and adapted over time as progress unfolds.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy life, such as arranging sessions during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a shorter check-in when days are tight. Online work can make it easier to maintain continuity through moves or travel and to access a therapist when local options are limited.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, grief, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and career or life-change challenges.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, creating a nonjudgmental space to talk and try small, concrete changes between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with clients on emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and she practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She accepts international clients; confirm the specific session options and scheduling details before booking.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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