Jayla Head

 

“Nothing to prove, only to share” by Alvin Ailey is not only a personal creed of mine, but also a defining principle for our virtual therapy haven.

-Jayla

Jayla’s Specialties:

  • Healthy Relationships/Couples Counseling: Humans have an inherent desire for connection, making relationships a cornerstone in our lives. Past experiences and traumas impact how we form, maintain, and evolve relationships. Whether you're seeking to reignite the excitement, rebuild trust, or enhance communication, we will delve into the concepts of attachment and emotions to redefine and understand what it means to be in healthy relationships. Through collaborative exploration, we will navigate the path to relational well-being and work towards fostering fulfilling connections. 

  • Life Transitions: “The only thing constant in life is change” (Heraclitus). Balancing and keeping track of life’s shifts can become overwhelming. Whether you are stepping into unchartered territory, altering your career path, adjusting relationships, or embarking on a journey of personal growth, I am here to support you. Together we will map out a path to help you embrace change confidently, leaving you resilient and empowered.

  • Men and Emotional Efficacy: Navigating the path of emotional growth and well-being can be uniquely challenging for men. Knowing this, I look to foster efficient emotional guidance in this journey. I specialize in creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment where men can explore and challenge their relationship with their emotions to sustain positive transformation. We will craft an approach specific to your needs, assisting you in building strong emotional communication skills, enhancing self-awareness, and embracing vulnerabilities as a strength. Together we will cultivate the emotional resilience essential for healthier relationships, personal growth, and a more authentic sense of self. 

  • Specialized Training: I have also completed several evidence-based, specialized trainings to earn certifications in the following areas:

    • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): Specializing in TF-CBT, I am trained to provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy for individuals navigating the complex effects of trauma. This certification ensures a tailored approach that integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with trauma-sensitive interventions, fostering healing and resilience.

    • Prepare and Enrich Certified: As a Prepare and Enrich Certified therapist, I offer a structured and empowering approach to premarital and marital counseling. This certification equips me with tools to assess relationship dynamics, identify strengths, and navigate growth areas, fostering a supportive environment for couples at every stage of their journey.

    • Facilitator, Gottman I & II: With certification in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels I & II), I bring a research-based and proven approach to relationship counseling. As a facilitator, I am equipped to guide couples through the renowned Gottman interventions, promoting effective communication, conflict resolution, and the development of lasting connections.

    • Motivational Interviewing: Drawing on Motivational Interviewing techniques, I create a collaborative and non-confrontational space to explore and enhance intrinsic motivation for positive change. This certification enables me to skillfully support individuals in overcoming ambivalence, empowering them to make meaningful and lasting decisions in their personal growth journey.

Experience self-actualization with an empathetic therapist. Explore relationships, life transitions, and emotional growth. Let's journey together.

You’ve found yourself here again, feeling disconnected, maybe even lost attempting to juggle all the aspects of life. You may even appear to be thriving, but deep down you know along the way you’ve lost yourself. Navigating an ever-changing world while balancing personal and professional roles can become overwhelming and leave us feeling powerless.

As your therapist, you can expect a space filled with safety and authenticity. Here you can unravel and authentically exist, while we uncover layers that interfere with you being your best self. Through exploring emotions, attachment, storytelling, and external factors that influence how you make sense of your experiences, you will begin to own and re-author your life and connect closer to your best self, which has yet to be unveiled. Let’s partner in your healing. 

Details & background:

  • I am under the consultative supervision of Dr. Janelle S. Peifer (GA PSY 004269)

  • Pronouns: she/her/hers

  • I work with individual adults of all gender identities, sexual identities, and cultural identities who are 18 years old and older.

  • I am in-network with United Healthcare Student Resources, Aetna, and Cigna.

  • I can also see out-of-network, self-pay clients, and can provide a superbill for reimbursement or application towards a deductible.

  • For hours and availability view our client-scheduling portal.