“When life gives you lemons, Create Open-hearted Connections with One Another and Self.”
~Ms. Jaronda Session, LCSW
“When life gives you lemons, Create Open-hearted Connections with One Another and Self.”
~Ms. Jaronda Session, LCSW
“When life gives you lemons, Create Open-hearted Connections with One Another and Self.”
~Jaronda Session
meet ms jaronda session
PSYCHOTHERAPIST • EMOTIONAL FOCUSED THERAPY
(on the road to becoming a certified EFT Therapist)
Is LIFE‘ing throwing you lemons and a tether totter of emotions?
Well hello! WelCOme to your journey of mending, blending, and healing heart(s)!
I’m Jaronda Session, MSW, LCSW, (DSW Candidate), a PROUD East Oakland, Californian native, Fitness-loving, MEditation-enthusiast, and COffee, COCOa, and Tea obsessed Licensed Psychotherapist based in Southern California.
After earning my Master of Social Work degree in 2005 from CalifOrnia State University, East Bay, with an emphasis on Children, Youth, and Families (CYF), my personal and professional journey COntinued to Southern CalifOrnia in 2006. I obtained my licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Work in 2013. I’m now living and PRACTICING as a PsyChOtherapist in San Diego, California, and licensed to practice in the State of Arizona.
I’m COntinuing my academic journey at Loma Linda University, Doctor of Social Work program to advance my career in the areas of Clinical Leadership and Practice Innovation. My DSW CapstOne Project is a multifaceted body of work that will serve as a HEALing JUSTICE, RESToration, and RESILIENCE treatment model for underserved African American/Black Adolescents dealing with prolonged activated stress and intergenerational trauma. Anticipated graduation date: Spring 2024!
When I’m not in my professional practice, you can find me in early morning devotion with PRAYER & MEditation, a FEARless TRAVELing BUTTERfly, watching HGTV, The Chi, Law & Order, and One chiCagO, listening to MY Toni Braxton, Kenny “BabyFace” Edmonds, Kirk Franklin, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Peter Cetera, Megan “Thee” Stallion, and DaBaby PLAYLIST, on the Peloton leaderboard (#COCOaButterCUP), on an early morning SOLO MINDFUL hike at Torrey Pines State Beach dropping “good morning” GEMS with a SMILE, sipping on COffee (Carmel MacChiatO), COCOa, spiced apple cider, or tea at a local COffee shop, and POURING into MY 6 heartbeats; my 4 children & MY puppy LOVES; Mocha Amina & Tiffany Blue “thee bullies”.
eChO these words: “Glory to MY Dear GOD, please grant me COCOA to change the things I can And MEditation to accept the things I can’t And the WISDOM to know the difference.”
~Ms. Jaronda Session
Supporting BIPOC Mental Health
My practice nurtures a non-judgmental, supportive atmosphere rooted in safety, mutual trust, respect, and honesty.
My jam is helping others understand/crack the COde of love, unlock triggers/negative cycles, understand emotions and needs, untangle the disharmony, and overCOme relational disCOnneCtiOns by joining you on a journey towards HEALing attachment injuries/wounds.
Emotional Focused Therapy
My therapeutic style is integrative, with elements of mindful, open, explicit COnversations COupled with evidence-based research of Emotional Focused Family Therapy, Emotional Focused Individual Therapy, and Emotional Focused Therapy for Couples.
I’m truly honored that you’ve chosen to embark on this HEALing journey. Together, we’ll navigate the process, starting with mending your heart (s) with yourself and others and then strengthening secure attachment bonds. As we progress, we’ll delve into the depth of your emotions, ultimately, Creating Open-hearted Connections w/ One Another & self.
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy we will work together to overCOme your relationship problems.
Black men often face disparities in mental health care access and outcomes compared to other groups. Find specialized therapy here.
Using Emotional Focused Individual Therapy we will work together in creating COrrective emotional experiences to shape safety and security with others and within self.
Cultivate the flexibility and closeness necessary for families to promote individual growth and meaningful relationships across generations.
