Welcome to Relational Healing

You’re Ready for Something Different

Dr. Amelia Jayanty Psychologist - Two people working growing flower bouquet together

Individuals –

– Families

Individual & Family Therapy

Generational healing that cultivates meaningful change and growth
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Multicultural and relationally attuned therapy for those ready to break cycles of harm, build emotional safety, and nurture deeper connections with oneself and others

Are you struggling to cultivate the relationships you want?

Do you notice feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or too distracted to attend to your emotional needs. Is it hard to know what your emotional needs are?

 Does it seem like there is never a good time to invest in meaningful change? Do you find yourself wanting to find time to check in with what’s really going on with you but never seem to get around to it?

 

Is dissatisfaction growing? Are you unsure what needs to change but can’t ignore the sinking feeling that something does?

Your mind and heart may be trying to tell you it’s time to invest in your healing; that you’re ready to try something different.

ABOUT ME

Dr. Amelia Jayanty, Psychologist Oakland, California - smiling in office

Hi, I am Dr. Jayanty and you are welcome here, every part of you.

Let’s start planting the seeds to cultivate a more authentic and aligned life for yourself. I am truly honored to accompany you on this journey.

"Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion" - bell hooks

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"Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion" - bell hooks ·

WHO I WORK WITH

Individual Therapy - Adults & Children - person with flower head being watered with watering can

Individuals :
Adults & Children

  • If you tend to think about your emotions instead of feeling them, we’ll work together to help you “process your feelings” by learning how to identify and somatically experience the full range of emotions while developing tools for emotional understanding and regulation.  Many of my clients are struggling with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, self-criticism, and challenges coping with intense feels of shame. It’s often easier to analyze and discuss these feelings rather than experience them. In therapy I aim to help cultivate a relationship where change, vulnerable exploration, emotional attunement and compassionate understanding can be realized and integrated into one's life. I am here to support you in stepping into a more authentic, empowered, and connected version of yourself.

  • Many of my clients come from immigrant backgrounds, and I have a specialty in working with bicultural and multiracial clients around the gifts and challenges that experience brings. If you are struggling with navigating your family role, cultural differences within your family or romantic relationship(s), challenges integrating your multiple identities, or wanting to explore who authentically are in a safe, supportive and judgement free space, I may be a good fit for your needs.

  • I specialized in attachment-based therapy and support folks who struggle with forming and sustaining the relationships they yearn for. Maybe you’ve determined you have an “anxious, avoidant, or even disorganized attachment style”, in therapy, we’ll explore the patterns that are keeping you stuck, build emotional safety, and help you learn how to effectively communicate your thoughts and emotional needs. You will learn how to foster more secure connections to others as well as yourself.

  • I specialize in supporting folks through recovering from burn out. Many of my clients are professionals (doctors, lawyers, tech workers, business consultants, entrepreneurs, and therapists) who are struggling with stuck points in their career due to difficulty balancing professional and personal life due to work unrelenting work demands. A common quandary is “Should I quit my job?”.

    Many of my clients come to me after taking medical leave for burn out and stress and want to process/understand what contributed to the burn out as well as how to prevent it. Together, we will look at areas of possible change while offering a supportive space to explore and address the real challenges and limitations that may exist and how to cope more effectively. My goal is to support you in making professional/personal decisions that are rooted in your values and not fear.

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • PTSD and Trauma (Complex, Relational, and Racial)

    • Grief

    • ADHD

    • Self-Esteem

    • Life Transitions

    • Identity Exploration

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Families & Children

  • In my practice, I specialize in attachment-based therapy and family systems work, focusing on fostering healthier relationships within families. My approach is designed for families seeking to enhance emotional expression, improve parenting skills, and better support their children's social-emotional development.

     Family Therapy can include individual therapy with the child and or caregiver/parents or the whole family (caregivers/parents, child and siblings) depending on what is needed.

    • Healthy Emotional Expression: We will work together to create an environment where all family members feel safe expressing their emotions. This openness encourages understanding and connection.

    • Improved Parenting Skills: I’ll guide you in setting appropriate boundaries and limits while fostering a nurturing atmosphere. This helps create a framework for your children to thrive.

    • Support for Children’s Mental Health: Many children face challenges like anxiety and depression. Together, we’ll develop strategies to support their emotional well-being and resilience.

    • Emotional Attunement: I’ll assist caregivers in enhancing their ability to attune to their children's emotional needs, promoting secure attachments and healthier relationships.

    • Focus on Social-Emotional Development: By addressing both individual and family dynamics, we’ll work on skills that support your child’s social-emotional growth, preparing them for success in relationships both now and in the future.

    Through this collaborative process, families can cultivate a deeper understanding of one another, leading to stronger bonds and a more harmonious home environment. If you’re ready to explore these changes together, I’m here to help.

  • I help siblings reconnect and navigate the complexities of adult relationships. Perhaps you were raised in a chaotic and challenging atmosphere that led to estrangements between you and your siblings.  If the distance no longer serves you, you may be ready to take the step toward repairing your family relationships. If you and your sibling/s are wanting and ready to engage differently, Together I can support you in acknowledging and forgiving past harms, learn how to see and validating your individual differences and build a safer more trusting relationship.

What You Can Expect

Building a safer, stronger family dynamic
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Identifying and naming your shame to heal
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Compassionate inner child work to uncover root causes
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Learning to sit with and feel your emotions
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Breaking maladaptive cycles and building trust
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CBT for symptom reduction and somatic grounding techniques
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Demystifying therapy, helping you understand the "why" behind your behaviors
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Developing interpersonal communication skills for better relationships

My goal is to help you create meaningful change, whether it’s in your relationship with your partner, child, sibling, or yourself.

Let’s take the next step together.