Hi there, I'm Ja'Nera!
As a Louisiana native and LCSW, I am passionate about helping individuals, groups and families navigate life's challenges. I have experience working in a variety of clinical settings with a variety of clinical presentations. I am trained in EMDR and other evidence-based approaches, specific to needs. I'm trauma-informed but not limited to it.
My focus
I'm comfortable working with a variety of clients from all stages of life. I have experience with treating anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, attachment issues, depression, substance use, and related disparities.
My approach
I am trauma-focused, with experience in various therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, CBT, MI, psychodynamic, and attachment-focused therapy.
Expertise
Specialties
Depression
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Borderline Personality
Codependency
Coping Skills
Cultural Stress
Family Conflict
Gender Identity
Grief
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance
Panic Attacks
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Stress
Substance Use
Women's Issues
+ 26 moreTreatment approaches
Focus populations
BIPOC
Military/Veterans
Sex Worker
Single Mother
+ 4 moreTherapy types
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Ages served
- Children
- Minors
- Preteens
- Adults
Practice
Accepted insurance providers
- Aetna
- Allegiance
- Allied
- Arlo (Cigna)
- Ascension-SmartHealth
Languages spoken
English
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) from Southern University at New Orleans.
Sessions
60 minutes
Virtual sessions