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Jamayla Gray

Practical, compassionate counseling for life changes

LPCC California

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, LGBT, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Jamayla

Jamayla Gray is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California. She brings six years of clinical experience and focuses on creating a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters to them.

Background and approach

She commonly helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. She also supports people who struggle with addictions, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, and motivation.

Relationship and communication challenges are frequent topics in her work. Jamayla uses approaches that include the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Attachment-Based Therapy.

Sessions aim to identify small, practical steps clients can try between meetings. She favors clear goals that fit each person’s daily life.

Her style is client-centered and collaborative. Jamayla listens first, then offers reflections and tools drawn from cognitive behavioral methods when useful.

She helps people notice patterns, try new responses, and build on progress over time. People who contact her can expect straightforward, compassionate conversation and help with real concerns like sleep, eating, parenting stress, grief, and career worries.

Jamayla also works with issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, body image, and care-related stress. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Prospective clients choose a Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Jamayla commonly blends Gottman-informed practices with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused work. The Gottman Method offers practical communication skills and ways to manage conflict, useful when relationship and communication strains are central. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values, accept difficult feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early bonds shape current patterns and helps people develop more supported ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jamayla works collaboratively to identify what fits each person’s goals and preferences. She listens to current concerns, suggests options, and adjusts methods over time so the work stays relevant and doable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people read facial cues and practice communication skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer flexible, on-the-go ways to share progress or ask quick questions between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and different time zones.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jamayla address?
She helps with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, self-esteem, intimacy issues, and relationship or communication problems, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered and collaborative, using practical tools from ACT and CBT alongside attachment-focused and Gottman-informed ideas.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jamayla has six years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in California.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

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

Licensed in

California

Languages

English