Jamie Marrara Verified listing

I’m Jamie (they/he), a bisexual, non-binary/transmasc, neurodivergent, chronically ill, non-monogamous therapist from Oklahoma. I am deeply passionate about helping fellow people in my communities as part of the tradition of care that assisted me through my identity development. I feel such appreciation for the queer and trans individuals both in my personal life and in professional roles (such as counseling!) that provided thoughtful insights, space to be curious, and practical information for navigating institutional barriers to me throughout the years. I look to pay this forward by being one of these encouraging people for other queer (and questioning) folks, especially those who may not have this support elsewhere.
My own experience reframing my chronic mental health issues through the lens of my neurodivergence and experience of developmental trauma has shown me what it is like to move through mental health care being continually misunderstood for years. By viewing my clients’ presenting issues through anti-oppressive and trauma-informed perspectives, I hope to give attention to the way interpersonal and societal structures influence our mental health and avoid reducing our problems to the symptoms of them. Further, grounding myself in my experience allows me to show up for my clients as a real, authentic person rather than a blank-slate detached from their struggles.
I value building a genuine relationship with my clients that gives them the space to explore themselves without judgment and fear. To do this, I use humanistic, client-first principles and encourage you to have agency in the therapeutic process. The issues and goals we prioritize will align with what matters most to you. Each person requires different therapeutic tools and strategies that work within their worldview, and I am more than willing to explore what those might be for you. My hope for my clients is that together we can foster their self-understanding and awareness of their connectedness with those in their lives and the larger societal systems we inhabit.