Jay Okereke, M.A., PA
Registered Psychological Associate
Adolescents, Young Adults, & Families
- License / registration
- California Board of Psychology
PSB94029734 - Supervised by
- Dr. Sudheera Ranaweera, PSY 35035
- Location
- Burbank, CA
- Languages
- English
- Fee
- $175 · Accepting new clients: Yes
Jay is a registered Psychological Associate, not a licensed psychologist. Care is provided under the supervision of Dr. Sudheera Ranaweera, PSY 35035.
- LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
- Neurodiversity
- Intergenerational Conflict
Hi, I'm Jay. My hope is to help you find the confidence and the tools to use your voice, your skills, and your creativity to become the fullest version of yourself.
I aim to offer a warm, supportive environment where clients can explore their strengths and the areas they want to grow, build communication and conflict-resolution skills, and feel celebrated for exactly who they are. I especially love this work with young people and their families, because when one person begins to heal and communicate differently, the ripple effects strengthen the whole family.
I bring an integrative, person-centered approach and draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychoanalytic therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, humanistic therapy, behavioral activation, art therapy, family systems therapy, and play therapy. I tailor the work to each person and each family, meeting you where you are.
I am queer, neurodivergent, and a second-generation Nigerian immigrant. My lived experience inspired me to pursue the schooling and research that help me offer effective, affirming support to queer, neurodivergent, and multiple marginalized communities.
Education & training
Jay earned a master's degree in clinical psychology and is completing a doctoral degree in clinical psychology. Throughout their training, they have gained several years of experience providing therapy and administering psychological assessments to people navigating mild to severe mental health challenges across the age spectrum.
I hope to give my clients the confidence and resources to use their voice, skills, and creativity to become the best version of themselves that they can be.
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