Jem believes that people want a life full of joy, challenge and deep connection with their loved ones and larger community. Unfortunately, many of us desire those qualities of life-but have trouble accessing them in the moment. Dr. Jem will encourage you to explore your joy and help you navigate challenge areas where you struggle to connect. The goal of her therapeutic approach is to increase your choice, recognize systemic and personal barriers, and, ultimately, create a path to a life full of resonance and enthusiasm. 

Jem strives for a practice that finds the humor in life and helps client ask themselves difficult questions about their inner world and society with the support of a trained teammate. She offers her skills as a doctoral-educated, human being who will be open to discussing oppression, class, race and the queering of gender, sexuality and relationships. You can rely on Dr. Jem’s approach to be practical, candid, and relatable. 

As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Jem has been trained to work specifically with diversity and diverse ways to live in this world. She is trained in a wide array of modalities to help clients increase their sense of wellness. These include Culturally-centric therapy, Multicultural Psychology.  Liberation Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Existential theory, Humanistic theory, and some mind-body modalities. 

She works with adults struggling with a variety of issues, such as, oppression-based trauma, dissociation, trauma (relational, physical, sexual, and emotional) and trauma-related disorders, developmental trauma/childhood trauma, spiritual trauma, interpersonal difficulties, intrapersonal issues (internal conflicts), Neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ issues, Kink and Alternative lifestyle support, ENM, polyamory support, cultural concerns,  and terminal illness/end of life counseling. Jem additionally enjoys working with professionals who need multicultural support, parents, interpersonal skills issues, and facilitating groups. In her free time, you might find her attempting a gravity-defying stunt dancing Lindy Hop or enjoying chill time with her Jack Russell Terrier and rescue pup duo!

Dr. Jem offers a free 15-minute consultation call for those who are interested.  Please contact her at Jem@nccec.com.

Consults for Professionals

Jem offers consults for professionals seeking guidance on working with individuals with alternative lifestyles (Kink, ENM, Polyamory), working with systemic and societal oppression, and multicultural issues.