--- title: Jamila Mclaughlin, LCSW | Brightline Pediatric Mental Health description: >- I specialize in working with kids, teens, and families on a variety of behavioral health issues. I consider it a privilege to observe people at all stages of life and I use these observations to guide my clinical support. category: Page canonical_url: https://www.brightline.com/providers/jamila-mclaughlin-lcsw/ source: Brightline license: © 2026 Brightline. All rights reserved. slug: providers/jamila-mclaughlin-lcsw id: 6lrqgGPci8xt2Vjy2zAR8r contentType: page --- # Jamila Mclaughlin, LCSW **Accepting new patients** # **Therapist** (she/her) “What excites me most about my profession is the opportunity to see lives transform in meaningful ways. I am passionate about helping kids, teens, and families recognize possibilities, develop greater awareness, and build confidence.” ![Wrapper for 6BtoQPyVEzprpK5dbKHwMK](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/6BtoQPyVEzprpK5dbKHwMK/42ab3b8ebac4fcfcc1d81d0d88053709/Jamila_Mclauglin_LCSW.jpg) - [Appointment](/care/appointment/) - [(888) 255-7040](tel: 8882557040) ## About Jamila Mclaughlin, LCSW Jamila Mclaughlin, LCSW, is a therapist at Brightline’s Columbus Circle location. Jamila specializes in working with kids, teens, and families on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, relationships, LGBTQ+ issues, and ADHD. Jamila’s approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, skills building, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), humanistic approaches, and CBT-I (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia). Through these modalities, she focuses on helping clients identify challenges and needs while deepening their internal self-awareness.  Jamila has experience in both community-based settings and virtual private practice, providing clinical support, case management, crisis intervention, and assessment. She is skilled at completing treatment plans, biopsychosocial assessments, and diagnostic evaluations. She has also conducted case reviews, auditing, and clinical supervision. Throughout her career, Jamila has collaborated closely with legal, educational, and family systems, gaining a deep understanding of the complexities that influence mental health and well-being. A New York native, Jamila considers it a privilege to observe people at all stages of life. She has witnessed growth, challenges, triggers, grief, perseverance, and humanity. She uses these observations to guide her clinical support, honoring what clients have been through and who they want to become. ## Professional Summary - **Education:** - Master of Social Work (MSW), New York University Silver School of Social Work - Bachelor of Science, Social Work (BS), Concordia College - **Therapeutic approaches and certification(s): **cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), the Sanctuary Model - **License Type(s): **Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - **States where clinician is licensed**: New York (095750) - **Training: ** - Intern, JCCA ![Wrapper for 7px8Nof5sqVga9rBTDSBnV](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/7px8Nof5sqVga9rBTDSBnV/126b088fb735c145dae71a2326ff0414/What_To_Expect.svg) ## In-person care in Columbus Circle. Virtual care from home. Your child’s therapist will work with you to find the balance that is right for your family and the goals you have for your child. **Columbus Circle clinic address** 330 W 58th St, Suite 611 New York, NY 10019 - [(888) 255-7040](tel: 8882557040) - [Learn more](/locations/new-york/columbus-circle/) ![Wrapper for 5KXY3SWiKF0F0qcMg71yu0](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/5KXY3SWiKF0F0qcMg71yu0/a13420d54529484b276137f9af850f99/Locations_List_Illustration.svg) ### What is a therapist? Brightline therapists have earned their master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or counseling. They are independently licensed. They are qualified to do therapy and diagnostic evaluations (when they have their diagnostic privilege credential for some license types). Therapists do not prescribe medication, but they are able to directly refer families who need that service to a Brightline psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. ## Join our clinical team If you are a New York-based clinician who wants to love where you work, you belong at Brightline. Browse our open roles today! ![Wrapper for 6iYK0yF239HUWQzMB7LGrI](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/6iYK0yF239HUWQzMB7LGrI/196a898c6ad46e32c0633b6b27177855/In-person_Appointment.svg) - [Explore clinical roles](/about-us/clinical-careers/)