About Jameela
I’m Jameela Muhammad, MSW, LSWAIC, a Licensed Social Work Associate Independent Clinician (LICSWA) my credentialing number #SC61425927 is under supervision and proud graduate of the University of Washington School of Social Work. With over a decade of experience in social work, child welfare and mental health, I bring both clinical training and cultural understanding to my practice.
I founded The Melanated Therapist to create a healing space for individuals carrying the weight of trauma, societal pressures, and daily stress. My approach is person-centered, holistic, and grounded in authentic connection. I integrate evidence-based therapies—including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, and mindfulness practices—tailored to your unique needs and pace.
I believe therapy should feel like a real, supportive conversation where you feel seen and safe. My goal is not only to help you manage challenges like trauma, life transitions, and relationship struggles, but also to help you reconnect with your voice, strength, and truth.
Healing doesn’t require perfection—it starts with showing up. I’m honored to walk alongside you on that journey.
***As a LICSWA I provide services under the supervision of a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Sarah Matthews (License #LW60890354).
PHILOSIPHY
I believe therapy is not about “fixing” people but about creating space where healing, growth, and authenticity can flourish. My philosophy is rooted in the understanding that many communities often carry the weight of generational trauma, systemic pressures, and daily stressors that too often go unseen. I approach each client with cultural humility, compassion, and authenticity—recognizing the courage it takes to seek support.
I see therapy as a collaborative journey where my role is to walk alongside you, offering tools, insight, and support while honoring your pace and your truth. Healing happens through connection, self-compassion, and breaking cycles that no longer serve you. My goal is to help you build resilience, reclaim your story, and create a life that feels balanced, empowered, and aligned with who you truly are.
“You need so much more than mental health or ‘well-being’ in this era of discrimination, invisibility, and psychological warfare. You need an impermeable web of protection for your mind.”
— Rheeda Walker