Baltimore City native, creating opportunities that provide equitable mental health treatment. Psychotherapist offering a therapeutic approach grounded in Culturally Affirming Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and Mindfulness-Based practices. Specializing in Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and Trauma-Informed Care.
Former Hip-Hop artist, writer and griot, valuing the reflective work of storytelling. Assisting you with being able to identify, challenge, accept, and, or shape your narrative.
Research & Community-based Interests: Health Equity. Over 10 years’ experience working in Baltimore community-based programs and managing Johns Hopkins University (School of Public Health) research studies. Provided senior-level oversight managing scientific implementation of qualitative research protocol and extensive experience in qualitative interviewing, coding and data analysis.
JaAlah-Ai received her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Johns Hopkins University and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the District of Columbia.
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