Dr. Jasmonae Joyriel, PsyD - Ignite Anew
1. What's your practice focus and who are your typical patients?
I specialize in complex trauma, sex and eroticism, and life transitions. I work with a wide range of ages, identities, and relationship structures. I am drawn mostly to those who ready to do the work, who feel that deep need to get moving and unstuck. I am drawn to these clients because I have sat on both sides of the couch. I know just how difficult the work is and feel excited to roll up my sleeves and get down in the trenches with them. My clients know how to survive. They are movers and doers. They come to me to move from surviving towards thriving.
2. Tell us about yourself.
I believe we each have threads in our life. These are things we excel at, are energized by, and feel empowered doing. When you discover your threads, you find that there are many paths that you can find to be fulfilling. I found these threads as I worked in restaurants throughout college. I gained further clarity as a hairstylist. These threads were: wanting a dynamic environment, contextualizing each experience to my customer so that they had the best experience, and building relationships and fully engaging in the experience that customers and I shared. Knowing these threads allowed me to evolve throughout my life and still find purpose and passion in what I do. Psychology became an obvious choice in that evolution.
3. Tell us the story of a patient who you are most proud of helping.
I don't have just one. Each client I work with requires a tailored approach that attends to the specific nuances that culminated in them finding me. I still get giddy with each client and feel proud in many ways. Sometimes this is having a breakthrough, and at other times, it means getting fired when the client feels empowered enough to realize and acknowledge we aren't a right fit. Growth looks so different for each of them and all growth makes me feel honored and proud.
4. What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a practitioner in private practice?
Balance, isolation, and growth. Private practice can be lonely and lead to atrophy if you aren't aware of balance and continually seeking growth opportunities. There is so much to learn about how people "human" in the world. There are so many ways someone can thrive. It's important to stay connected with other professionals within and across various industries.
5. What are the top 3 tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a private practice today?\
1. Don't be everyone's therapist. Find your voice and own it.
2. Know what you do well and outsource the rest. Invest in your website and headshots (invest in yourself).
3. Always be open to the right pivot and always focus on the relationship rather than what you are hoping to get in return.