Jendaya is experienced in counseling adolescents and adults in a variety of outpatient settings. She is an avid reader, dedicated sister, daughter and caretaker of two fish, Rey and Kylo Ren.  In her spare time, Jendaya loves watching movies, walking in nature, drawing, cooking, and research.

Jendaya provides guidance for the following experiences:

• Healing from trauma and abuse
• Life transitions and changes
• Self-esteem
• Stress, anxiety, and panic
• Anger, irritability, and resentment
• Depression and sadness
• Expectation challenges
• Attachment issues and personality disorders
• Work and school challenges
• Attention, focus, and concentration
• Time management
• Parenting and family issues
• Relationships and boundaries
• Separation and divorce
• Chronic illness/pain, including Cancer Survivorship
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Personality disorders
• Substance abuse
• Communication
• Grief/loss

Approaches

Jendaya is trained to provide services using a strengths-based and culturally sensitive approach. She uses evidenced based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Insight Oriented Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-focused therapy, EMDR, Somatic, and more.  Her approach assists in connecting every step in your journey as progress, not perfection, and emphasizing the virtual or in-person counseling space as a safe one.

Jendaya’s Personality

Jendaya is a kind and down to earth person, who is always driven for success through engagement and progress. Jendaya promotes serenity within each session, within the environment and tone of conversation, and her presence is calming both virtually and in-person. Jendaya has overcame obstacles not unlike many of her clients, and can provide support through adversity, as well as lend an empathic ear to challenges further into the lifespan. Each session is an opportunity for growth, and Jendaya is dedicated to clients in each step possible.

Jendaya works with adolescents (aged 15 and up), families, and adults of all ages.

Please contact info@lifesolutionsgroup.org to request an appointment.

Professional Memberships

National Certified Counselors, IAODAPCA

Education

Master of Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization-The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

License & Certifications

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Addictions and other Drugs Counselor