At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Alabama / LPC05299
- NPI
- 1700406667
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Alabama
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Strengths focused
- Practical steps
- Collaborative care
About JaVae
JaVae Parham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, family conflict, parenting strain, and depression. She speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps toward change feel doable. JaVae frames clients as experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on.
She uses tools from Motivational Interviewing to help people find their reasons for change and to move toward goals at their own pace. JaVae also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and take actions that match their values. Sessions emphasize practical skills and real-life steps rather than long lectures.
Her style is collaborative and respectful. JaVae listens for what matters most to each person and tailors conversations to fit those priorities. She offers support that aims to empower rather than direct.
With five years of experience as an LPC, JaVae has worked with a range of concerns including mood disorders, obsessive and compulsive patterns, codependency, communication problems, and issues tied to family of origin. She also supports people dealing with divorce, caregiver stress, feelings of emptiness, guilt, and shame.
People who choose JaVae can expect clear, focused sessions that combine listening with practical strategies. She encourages small, achievable steps and checks in on what works and what needs adjusting as therapy progresses.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
JaVae uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and to build commitment at a comfortable pace. This approach is conversational and helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and supports actions that match what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. JaVae collaborates with each client to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is helpful and what isn’t, so clients remain involved in shaping their care.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to check in during a shorter break from work or school, and it can be simpler to maintain continuity when life is unpredictable. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking to match timing and technical needs. Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals and can support the same goal-oriented work as in-person care. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsExperience
5+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can JaVae help with?
JaVae works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, parenting strain, depression, and related issues such as body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using Motivational Interviewing to support change and ACT and CBT techniques to identify patterns and develop small, actionable steps.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of professional experience and frames clients as experts in their own stories while helping them build on existing strengths.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Alabama and practices there.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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