Jameila Torrey, North Carolina native, is a mental health advocate who holds a master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in Family and Children’s Services. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate, Certified Professional Life Coach, and is also certified in Military Behavioral Health.

Before pursuing a career in clinical therapy and life coaching, Jameila earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and was an elementary school teacher. While teaching, Jameila saw the challenges today’s youth faces firsthand. In response to that, she made the decision to dig deeper.

It was at that moment that she began to pursue a career in Social Work. Her career path has allowed her various opportunities to influence change, challenge economic disparities, and promote awareness of mental health.

Through clinical social work, Jameila provides clinical assessments and interventions to individuals, groups, couples, and children. Jameila is proficient in active listening, critical thinking, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication. So, through reframing negative thinking, facilitating healthy communication skills, and applying a focus on goal-oriented treatment plans, Jameila assists clients with manifest into the best version of themselves, thus, turning their cant’s into cans.

Jameila is a dedicated mental health therapist with extensive experience in providing therapy to women, particularly in areas such as prenatal care, baby bereavement, and postpartum issues. She is committed to assessing and treating conditions like postpartum rage, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis. Her approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.

Jameila is passionate about helping individuals live fulfilled lives while operating at their full potential. She believes the gap between where we are and where we could be is a matter of perspective.