Jamila Edwards
MSW, LCSW, LSCSW
Although change can be difficult and scary, sometimes this is the very thing we need in our lives to move forward and persevere. I would like to walk alongside you and help you be a catalyst for this process and to tap into the potential I believe that we all possess. A good friend once told me, “Be confident in your potential.” I would like to pass this message on to you to use during our work together and even after our journey is complete.
Who I work with:
Individuals 6+
Children, adolescents, young adults, adults
Families that have difficulties with communication, cohesion, roles, and conflict
Children and families that have experienced traumatic events
Individuals navigating life transitions
Parents and caregivers of children with behavioral issues
Families in crisis
Parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with disordered eating
Anxiety
Mild to moderate depression
Managing stress in the workplace
Supporting parents with medically complex children
Qualifications:
Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker in MO, Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker in KS
Education: Masters of Social Work from the University of Missouri
Specialties: Trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (currently working towards certification), Alternatives for Families Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Discipline
Therapeutic Modalities: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Alternatives for Families Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Strengths-Based
Hourly rate: $150
“The comeback is always stronger than the setback”
-Dr. Jill Murray