Hi, I’m Jada.

Having grown up as queer, I often felt misunderstood and struggled to cultivate a strong sense of self. Uncertain of who I was, I developed a story about myself based on the worst things that happened to me and what society taught me to believe about myself.

The stories of who I should be didn’t seem to match my lived experience, which manifested in crippling symptoms, damaging self-beliefs, and an abusive inner critic.

Consequently, I went through a long process of identifying my values. I started to wonder who I could become if I didn’t define myself based on dominant belief systems and challenging experiences.

By allowing myself to get curious about my identity and my experiences, I developed a self-narrative that was truly my own.

Defining my own narrative turned out to be an essential part of my healing. It has allowed me to empathize deeply with those who are marginalized based on their identity. It’s incredibly meaningful for me to walk alongside others in their journey of self-discovery and I cherish having the privilege of witnessing my clients’ posttraumatic growth.

Professional Bio

I have seven years of experience working in the mental health field, including psychotherapy, advocacy, complementary and alternative medicine, and non-profit work.

I received my master’s degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles, where I focused my studies on advocacy and care for underrepresented populations and survivors of sexual abuse.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York (LMFT #002217), a Mental Behavioral Telehealth Marriage and Family Therapist in Idaho (MBTMFT #10572), and an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in California (AMFT #125995).