Jashawna Bellamy

I have experience working with teens facing challenges, including anxiety, peer conflict, bullying, identity exploration, and family stress. I understand how overwhelming this stage of life can feel, and I provide a supportive space where teens can express themselves openly and feel understood. I focus on helping them build confidence, improve communication, and develop healthy coping skills that empower them to navigate relationships, manage emotions, and grow into a stronger sense of self.

I have experience working with individuals struggling with depression and understand how it can impact your energy, motivation, and overall outlook on life. I help clients identify underlying patterns, challenge negative thought processes, and build practical coping skills that support daily functioning. My approach is supportive and collaborative, focused on helping you regain a sense of hope, increase emotional resilience, and reconnect with the parts of life that feel meaningful to you.

I have experience working with individuals living with bipolar disorder and understand the challenges that come with managing mood fluctuations, energy levels, and daily functioning. I focus on helping clients recognize early warning signs, develop effective coping strategies, and create routines that support stability. My approach is collaborative and practical, with the goal of helping you feel more balanced, in control, and confident in navigating both the highs and lows.

I use an integrative therapy approach, meaning I draw from multiple evidence-based methods to best meet your unique needs rather than relying on a single style. This may include combining person-centered support, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other interventions depending on what is most helpful for you at the time. This flexible approach allows us to tailor treatment to your goals, your experiences, and your pace, helping you build insight, develop coping skills, and create change.

I use a person-centered approach, which means I believe you are the expert of your own life and experiences. My role is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, valued, and understood. Through empathy, genuine connection, and collaboration, I help you explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace, empowering you to gain insight, build confidence, and make meaningful changes that align with who you are.

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, evidence-based approach that focuses on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we work to identify unhelpful thinking patterns that may be contributing to distress and learn healthier, more balanced ways of thinking and responding. CBT provides concrete tools and strategies you can use in everyday life to manage anxiety, depression, and stress more effectively, helping you feel more in control of your e