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Jamal Watkins, LCSW

Mental Health Therapist | Self-Care Expert Jamal Watkins
Specialties: Therapy Sessions, Journal Feedback
Insurance: Aetna, Medicare

Introduction

You can relax as a dedicated mental health therapist supports you through life's challenges. WHAT TO EXPECT Assessment and Goal Setting: By exploring your background and current concerns together, we collaboratively establish clear and achievable goals for our therapeutic journey. Building a Therapeutic Relationship: Our collaboration fosters a healthy alliance where you can express yourself openly and without judgment. Exploration and Insight: Our sessions focus on a thorough exploration of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, providing valuable insights into your thinking patterns and empowering you to make positive changes. Skill Building and Coping Strategies: We introduce practical coping skills and strategies to help you effectively manage stress, anxiety, and other challenges. These tools are tailored to meet your unique needs. Behavioral Change: Our collaborative efforts aim to promote positive behavioral changes, which may include breaking unhelpful habits, adopting healthier coping strategies, and enhancing interpersonal skills. Support and Validation: Throughout our time together, you can expect unwavering emotional support and validation. Feeling understood and accepted is at the core of our therapeutic approach. Monitoring and Adjustment: We continuously assess your progress and adjust our treatment plan as necessary, utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities. Your feedback is important, and we collaborate to ensure our sessions meet your evolving needs. Resolution and Follow-Up: Therapy concludes when we mutually agree that your goals have been achieved or when you feel ready to end our sessions. Whether you choose to continue with ongoing support or return as needed, our doors are always open.

GENDER Male
PRONOUNS He/Him/His
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

Highlights

  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #108203 (CA)
  • LCSW #SW16306 (FL)

Specialties


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Classes
  • Coaching

Communities

  • People with Disabilities
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Seniors and Older Adults
  • LGBTQIA+ (Pride Community)

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Jamal Watkins, LCSW accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Medicare

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Session $200 - $300
  • Group Session $100 - $150

Locations

Zoom
Elk Grove, CA 95624-5063
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Frequently asked questions

Is Jamal Watkins, LCSW accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Jamal Watkins, LCSW is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Jamal Watkins, LCSW offer telehealth appointments? Jamal Watkins, LCSW does offer telehealth appointments.
Does Jamal Watkins, LCSW accept insurance, if so, what types? Jamal Watkins, LCSW accepts the following insurance providers: Aetna, and Medicare.

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