Jamila Mclaughlin, LCSW

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.”
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About Jamila Mclaughlin, LCSW

Jamila Mclaughlin is a licensed clinical social worker provider virtual therapy services 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

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  • 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

Meet our online clinical providers

Daniel S. Fayerberg, MSEd, LMHC-D, CCTP

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“What inspires me most is helping young people and families move from feeling overwhelmed and stuck to feeling empowered, capable, and hopeful.”

Jamila Mclaughlin, LCSW

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Jamila Mclauglin, three-quarter portrait, smiling, reddish-brown locs, gray blazer over olive knit, cream wall.
“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.”

Kenisha Moore, LCSW

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“The mental health field has always excited me. It's an honor to witness the growth, individual and collective, that happens when we work together to navigate life's complexities.”

Michele Neuhaus, LMHC-D, LCAT

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“I am passionate about guiding kids to help them connect their feelings to their mind and body. Helping kids appreciate themselves as individuals enables both kids and their parents to find lasting success and thrive as families.”

Samantha Stone, LCSW

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“My goal is to create a warm, collaborative environment where everyone feels supported and empowered with practical strategies. I love watching young people recognize their own worth, smile with renewed confidence, and build skills that last a lifetime.”

Charlie Xiao, PMHNP

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“I am passionate about making a positive impact on each child's life and helping them overcome their struggles and challenges. Their resiliency and successes, large and small, are what inspire me each and every day.”

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