Where There is Healing There is Hope.

Treatment Philosophy

J’Quaysha utilizes a therapeutic framework that incorporates a strength-based, person-centered, and trauma-focused approach to address social justice, anti-racism, and oppression. Her own lived experiences as a little black girl growing up in Kansas shaped her path to begin this healing work and society’s response, or lack thereof, to the importance of BIPOC mental health lit the way. J’Quaysha specializes in working with the transitional age youth population, ages 15-30, who live with a variety of mental health challenges ranging from mild depression, identity conflicts, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and suicidality. She implements an integrative approach that pulls from ACT, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, and Family Systems.

Education

Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Tuskegee University

Professional Experience

J’Quaysha spearheaded her clinical training at People Who Care Youth Center, in South Central Los Angeles, CA where she worked with youth and adults who were referred for therapy services through county partners such as probation, Child Services, and local schools. After moving to Sacramento, CA, J’Quaysha worked as a Child and Family therapist in the community mental health system treating families in their homes, at schools, and in the community. After licensure, she went on to work as a licensed clinician at a Mental Health Urgent Care where she provided brief crisis therapy, provided community linkages and resources, and assessed for 5150 applications. J’Quaysha has since served as a Clinical Director at a county-contracted program for adults facing homelessness and currently serves as the Program Director for a short-term Crisis Residential for transition aged youth stepping down from 5150 holds.

Personal Life

J’Quaysha enjoys spending time with family, traveling, attending sporting events, sewing, and trying out new recipes. She equally enjoys reading a book or binging on a documentary.