Jamie M. Israel, LCSW: Tucker/Northlake and Telehealth, Individuals, Couples and Groups, Adults 18+
* Bachelor of Fine Art – Glass, California College of the Arts, 2010
* Master of Social Work, University of Georgia, 2020
Let’s start with what’s at the heart of my clinical practice: the interpersonal connection between therapist and client. Therapy is part science and part craft. I believe my best expertise is in the art of powerful conversations: the rapport and connection that I build with my clients is where the healing happens. What you can expect from working with me is more than treatment modalities and therapeutic interventions: it’s a relationship. I find that the single most impactful aspect of therapy is the way we relate to one another (and the science supports that statement!). I uphold an unwavering respect for the worth of each person and I arrive at each meeting with authenticity, compassion, and curiosity. My style incorporates humility, humor, sincerity, creativity, and candor.
In sessions, you’ll notice a balance. Together we’ll explore and process emotional experiences while also identifying and implementing tangible skills and coping strategies. We’ll work to heal old wounds while also addressing the here-and-now. We’ll fortify the areas of life that are going well, and we’ll build new ways of being to create change in the areas that aren’t. By practicing nonjudgmental self-inquiry and introspection, your unique story leads our way as we peel back the layers of your attachment style, relationship history, identity development, and self-worth. Our collaboration will guide us in discovering new insights and understanding patterns that impact your current relationship satisfaction and, most importantly, your relationship with yourself.
My areas of interest include relationships, perfectionism, adjusting to life transitions, and sex and sexuality. I work with adults ranging in age, and I particularly enjoy working with ages 24-45 and the LGBTQ+ community. My approach integrates elements of humanist theory as well as mindfulness, person-centered, and narrative therapies. I also see couples wanting to enhance their relationships, utilizing Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy (EFT) a modality that focuses on attachment styles and working with emotions in-depth. In my experience, therapy is most effective when both the therapist and the client are active, engaged, and committed to the process of healing and growth.
Outside the office, you can find me going for walks around the neighborhood, hanging out in nature, savoring quiet mornings, and “jammin” to live music.
I’m currently seeing clients in-person at our Tucker/Northlake location, and virtually throughout Georgia and Florida. I consider it a privilege to bear witness to my clients’ stories – I look forward to witnessing yours.
Jamie is in-network with Alliant health, Kaiser Permanente, and Medicare and is a Certified TRICARE out-of-network provider.
