Jamal Oakes

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC

Suzanna Freerksen, MD

My counseling style is to hold space and provide a safe place for clients to discuss matters that affect their lives.

Do you feel stress and anxiety from the sport that you play? Do you feel constant pressure to perform at your best and the results are not showing the way you want? Do you find it hard to relax and to find a sense of calmness while you perform? 

If you answered yes to those questions or just feel you are not yourself then therapy can be a great solution to getting you back in stride. I like to include a lot of mindfulness and relaxation skills when we work together. I also use EMDR and give you the tools to be able to find your zone and perform at a higher level. I am open to all sports and all levels of athletes.

My counseling style is to hold space and provide a safe place for clients to discuss matters that affect their lives. As well as process their feelings and anxieties using evidence-based treatments and practices, such as Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy with a Person-Centered lens. Additionally, I am trained in Hypnotherapy.

If this resonates with you, I offer a free 15-minute introductory phone call for those who wish to learn more about my services before scheduling their first appointment. 

 

Qualifications

Years in Practice: 3 Years

Education: Attended University of San Diego. Graduated 2022

Communities
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied
Client Age
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)
Expertise
Sports Performance
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Types of Therapy
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Eclectic
Family / Marital
Feminist
Hypnotherapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Narrative
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused