Jamal Oakes Jr., MA, FL | Psychotherapist

About Jamal Oakes Jr.

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Jamal Oakes Jr.

The provider is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern. He loves being able to wake up every day knowing that he is making a difference to someone in their life. He appreciates working with different groups of people and being able to connect with them.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Jamal chose to be a mental health provider because he noticed at an early age mental health was not discussed in his community. He would notice that there was a lot of shame tied to utilizing mental health resources, which pushed him to want to be a mental health counselor and help destigmatize mental health services for everyone. He wants to be able to provide a safe space for everyone while also helping them navigate any of life’s troubles with others.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Jamal’s past work includes elderly adults, middle aged adults, young adults, teens, foster kids, pre-adolescent, and early childhood. He also has experience with athletes and adjustment disorders, anger management, anxiety, attachment issues, attention deficit (ADHD), behavioral issues, bullying, burnout, and coping mechanisms. He has gained knowledge working with depression, family conflict, life transitions, oppositional defiance disorder, self-esteem, self-harm, stress, and suicidal ideation.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

A Place to Grow Therapy

Education and training

University of San Diego, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1447839444

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Jamal Oakes Jr.?

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Is Jamal Oakes Jr. accepting new patients?

Jamal Oakes Jr. generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Jamal Oakes Jr.'s earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Jamal Oakes Jr. accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Jamal Oakes Jr. online?

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What practice does Jamal Oakes Jr. work with?

Jamal Oakes Jr. works with A Place to Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Jamal Oakes Jr.?

Jamal Oakes Jr. frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Jamal Oakes Jr. on their profile.