- ACT
- CBT
- Brief systemic approach
About Jinan
Jinan Amra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 16 years of clinical experience. She is licensed in Florida (FL LMFT) and Texas (TX LMFT) and works mainly with adults on concerns that include stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem and depression.
She practices a brief, systemic, solution-oriented approach. That means sessions focus on practical steps and patterns that can be changed. Conversations look at current interactions and small shifts that reduce conflict and ease everyday strain.
Jinan uses a mix of methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness and Narrative Therapy. She pays attention to individual strengths, personal stories, and the ways people cope under pressure. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-focused.
She speaks English, Spanish and Arabic, and keeps learning as part of her work. Her background includes a graduate degree from Nova Southeastern University, earned in 2009, and long experience supporting adults through grief, trauma, parenting strain, career transitions, and family-of-origin problems.
In meetings she helps people identify current problems, notice patterns that feed anger or anxiety, and try concrete alternatives. The focus is on clear goals, short-term strategies, and building on the clients existing resources to manage stress and repair relationships.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Many of Jinans methods translate well to remote sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings, clarifying personal values, and committing to small actions that match those values. It suits people who want to reduce struggle with anger or anxiety by changing how they relate to internal reactions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, test them, and replace them with more effective alternatives. CBT is practical and skill-based, helpful for anger that shows up as workplace frustration, rumination, or patterned conflict in relationships.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes concrete skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful when strong emotions escalate quickly and a person wants tools to slow down and respond differently.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jinan will collaborate with each client to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm current session options before booking. The practical upside of online sessions is they can fit into a busy week more easily, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some formats can also use less bandwidth or let someone join without video for a simpler check-in. Ask about language options and scheduling when you set up the first appointment.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida, Texas
Languages
English, Spanish, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
Jinan works with stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, anger, self-esteem and depression among other concerns such as trauma, grief, parenting and career changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a brief systemic, solution-oriented style that focuses on practical changes and current interaction patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience since completing graduate training in 2009.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with licenses in Florida (FL LMFT) and Texas (TX LMFT) and is based in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Arabic.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients; confirm time zone and scheduling details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.