Jamil Lawrence, LCSW, NY | Psychotherapist

About Jamil Lawrence

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Jamil Lawrence

Jamil O. Lawrence, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and mental health leader with over a decade of experience providing trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care to veterans, families, and underserved communities. He currently serves as the Local Recovery Coordinator and COMPACT Act Program Coordinator at the VA New Jersey Health Care System, where he leads the integration of evidence-based recovery practices, oversees operations of emergency psychiatric care under the COMPACT Act for the State of New Jersey , and drives system-wide transformation in mental health delivery. Jamil holds national certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders (CBT-SUDs), Advanced Safety Planning Intervention (ASPI), and Clinical Military Counseling. He is a subject matter expert on veteran suicide prevention, behavioral health program development, and the intersection of social determinants and psychiatric care. His career spans inpatient and outpatient care, crisis response, project coordination, and academic partnerships. Jamil has delivered clinical services at VA hospitals, NYC Health + Hospitals, and community colleges, serving in diverse roles from primary therapist to field educator. He is also a seasoned presenter, having shared his expertise at national and local conferences, including his 2024 presentation at the National Local Recovery Conference on integrating recovery practices within COMPACT Act referrals. Jamil earned his Master of Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and a Bachelor of Arts in Community Mental Health from the University at Buffalo. He is passionate about equity in mental health, empowering clinicians, and improving access to care for those most at risk.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Sondermind 19

NPI number

1821532698

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What practice does Jamil Lawrence work with?

Jamil Lawrence works with Sondermind 19.

What are common reasons for patients to see Jamil Lawrence?

Jamil Lawrence 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 Jamil Lawrence on their profile.