Hi! I’m Jamaica  (she/her/they/them). 

I am an Associate Marriage, Couples and Family Therapist. I grew up in Northern Michigan, but feel at home among Oregon’s trees, waters and rainbows. For me, nature provides a respite from living in a world of human expectations, so I head outside with my cat and kiddo in my free time. Additionally, I have studied dance, theater and am a certified yoga teacher. I believe movement and expressive arts can be an important part of exploring one's identity and healing where there are no words. I have a deep passion for helping individuals and relational systems process experiences in creative and expressive ways that are unique to them. 

Now for the professional stuff....

I hold a Master’s degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy from the University of Oregon. My areas of academic focus included those healing from childhood trauma, narrative and expressive art therapies, somatic or body-based techniques, play therapy, and relational dynamics. I received my undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. There, I studied contemplative psychology, performance art, and yogic philosophy. My clinical experience includes working from a trauma-informed lens with individuals, couples, and families. I have supported those who experience anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, exploration of identity, C- PTSD, life changes and challenges. In my previous professional experience, I’ve been a preschool teacher and yoga instructor, specifically working with kids and elders. I operate from a systemic perspective and utilize IFS, Narrative and Emotionally Focused Therapy models to address dominant social messaging which explores power dynamics. I specialize in experiences of trauma, somatic-experiencing, mindfulness techniques, and play therapy. 

Showing up and seeking support can be hard, so I am glad you have found yourself here! 

There is no normative way to live one’s life, so being-client centered, collaborative, and interdisciplinary is necessary in my clinical approach. I aim is to get curious about your life challenges and understand their ultimate message so I can tailor a therapeutic plan right for you. This also means acknowledging the dominant social narratives like systemic racism, sexism, or classism that exists and identifying areas where you can be authentically you. My approach is systemic and trauma-informed, which seeks to understand your personal experience and identity within the context of your life. In our process together, I will offer a strengths-based approach and a calm presence to assist you on your healing journey.

I am supervised by Shannon MacMinn MS, LMFT and Sara McIntyre, MA, LPC, BC-DMT

You can reach Jamaica directly at jamaica@sprouttherapypdx.com