Jehalin Anandam, LPCC, LPC
Narrative-focused counselor guiding personal change
Details
| Name | Jehalin Anandam |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPCC, LPC |
| Based in | Oklahoma |
| Licensed in | Oklahoma, California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Jehalin
Jehalin Anandam is a licensed counselor with 15 years of experience who centers work on people’s stories and choices. He uses Narrative Therapy alongside other approaches to help people make sense of hard chapters and find new ways forward. Jehalin speaks English and practices from Oklahoma.
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, addictions, bipolar concerns, and sleep problems. He also supports people dealing with parenting strain, adoption and foster care questions, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and relationship difficulties.
Background and approach
He works with LGBTQ concerns, codependency, communication problems, and coping with life changes. In sessions he listens for the patterns that shape a person’s life story and then names options. He mixes Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused ideas, client-centered conversations, and cognitive behavioral techniques.
That means some sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, while others look at values and small, doable steps. Jehalin aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. He encourages clear goals and small experiments people can try between sessions.
He brings a calm, accepting manner and focuses on what the person wants to change. Over the years he has worked with many life transitions such as divorce, grief, caregiver stress, and trauma recovery. He can work with international clients by offering video, phone, chat, or text-based sessions to fit different schedules and needs.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief among the things Jehalin works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Jehalin among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Jehalin among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jehalin among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jehalin among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Jehalin among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Jehalin among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jehalin among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jehalin among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jehalin among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jehalin among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jehalin directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jehalin directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT shape online sessions
Jehalin often draws on Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite the stories that hold them back. That approach pays attention to personal stories and the meanings people give to events, which can be useful for grief, identity questions, and relationship troubles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is another common tool he uses; it focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that matter even when emotions are difficult. Attachment-Based ideas also appear in his work to spot patterns in relationships and build safer connections over time.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. He treats the process as collaborative and will talk with each person about what feels most useful. Together they set goals, try different techniques, and adjust as needed so the approach fits the person's needs and preferences.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video lets people work face to face from wherever they are, phone sessions use less bandwidth, chat can fit quick check-ins, and messaging supports reflection between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel while maintaining steady progress.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, bipolar symptoms, sleep issues, and coping with life changes. He also supports parenting strain, attachment and adoption concerns, relationship and communication problems, and body image issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed work, client-centered conversation, and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions alternate between storytelling, values work, and concrete skill practice.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
Jehalin has 15 years of clinical experience working with people facing a wide range of life challenges and mood symptoms. He emphasizes listening, practical steps, and collaborative goal setting.
Where is the therapist based and what are the credentials?
He practices from Oklahoma and holds LPCC and LPC credentials. The profile lists his licensure as CA LPCC and OK LPC.
What languages are supported and does he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How does billing and cost work for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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