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Photograph of Jessi Gholami mental health therapist with Complete Health Wellness Group

Jessi Gholami, LCSW-C

Mental Health Therapist
Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Families
Licensed: Maryland & Michigan

Jessi Gholami is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW-C) in Michigan. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. With a passion to learn more about interpersonal practice in mental health, Jessi continued on to receive her Masters of Social Work from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. During her year-long graduate internship, Jessi had the opportunity to work with neurodiverse children, teens, adults, and parents in a clinical outpatient setting. After graduating, Jessi honed her clinical skills as a mental health therapist in an outpatient behavioral health clinic serving clients with Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and behavioral disorders, such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Jessi further enhanced her clinical expertise by obtaining professional certification in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which is a widely recognized evidence-based treatment for addressing behavioral concerns with children. With a diverse background, she is equipped to provide invaluable care to clients facing various challenges in life.

Therapeutic Approach

Jessi is dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome mental struggles. Her main goal is to assist clients in building self-assurance and attaining overall well-being. In recognition of the unique needs of each individual seeking mental health therapy, her approach is centered on establishing a strong rapport and fostering teamwork between herself and the client. She is dedicated to creating personalized solutions that cater to each client’s specific needs. Jessi utilizes evidence-based treatments to help clients conquer internal and external obstacles while encouraging them to take pride in their growth and achievements. She emphasizes an empathetic connection, which fosters a growth-oriented experience that supports clients as they process their emotions and develop awareness. With an established foundation of trust and a deepening clinical relationship, Jessi encourages clients to break free from unproductive thought patterns and behaviors, replacing them with positive thinking patterns and behaviors that lead to fulfillment and habit-building. Trust is crucial for successful transformation, and her guidance can make it happen.

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Alongside her extensive experience, she has a specialization in working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, and behavioral concerns to enhance their social skills, emotional regulation, and psychological adaptability. She has assisted and helped clients to improve their adult-living and executive functioning abilities. This includes skills such as time management, task initiation, attention and effort management, and task completion. Parenting can be a challenging role, but also a fulfilling one. As a certified PCIT therapist, Jessi offers real-time guidance on positive parenting techniques to caretakers, empowering them to promote their child's self-confidence, focus, bond with their child, and encourage behaviors that help them cooperate with family members and peers. PCIT aids in decreasing challenging behaviors such as acting out, temper tantrums, aggressive actions, and harmful tendencies. Through Jessi's supportive therapy approach, parent-child relationships are strengthened while children learn how to become calmer, confident, and more compliant. She also works directly with kids and teens to enhance their emotional regulation abilities in various settings, including school, home, and peer groups.

 

Facing challenges can be overwhelming, but reaching out for help and support can be the pivotal turning point towards healing and growth. Jessi's services are focused on helping individuals and families to explore new ways of managing and overcoming life's concerns. By choosing her professional guidance, you can trust that you'll embark on a journey of growth and personal development.

Areas of Expertise

  • Depression

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Life Transitions

  • Codependency

  • Self Esteem

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Anxiety

  • Family Conflict

  • LGBTQ

  • Stress

  • School Issues

  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

  • Parenting

  • Coping Skills

  • ADHD

  • Mindfulness

  • Postpartum

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Behavioral Issues

  • Mood Disorders

  • Anger Management

  • Dual Diagnosis

  • Women's Issues

  • Peer Relationships

Therapeutic Modalities

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Collaborative Therapy

  • Mindfulness

Advanced Trainings & Certifications

  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

  • Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Trauma-Informed Care

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