Jerilyn Nakagawa is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum Intern who feels passionate about supporting individuals through emotional healing, and values a compassionate, client-centered approach. Jerilyn is particularly interested in working with individuals navigating relationship stress, anxiety, and life transitions. She strives to interact in a calm, nonjudgmental manner so clients can feel seen and understood.
For general information about the approach, read the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) overview, including its fit considerations and limits.
Before starting school to become a therapist, Jerilyn was a stay-at-home mom for 12 years. She also navigated personal mental health struggles during that time. This started her on a path to seeking help from trusted therapists to process difficult childhood experiences. Through this personal work, Jerilyn discovered what it means to have a kind and compassionate person be a witness to your experiences and feel understood when expressing how you were impacted by them.
Outside of counseling, Jerilyn enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, running, and baking.