Black woman, clinician, lecturer, humanitarian, and more...
MEET Jalyn Tai hARDEN, licsw
Hi, I’m Jalyn.
I’m a daughter, dog mama, writer, traveler, and passionate clinician. I've always been interested in emotions, intuitive thinking, and the well-being of others since before I can remember. Finding paths to joy, laughter, and purpose were also important to me early in life. Throughout my experiences, I have become familiar with navigating work, relationships, + the unique challenges that women find themselves in our modern day society. I genuinely enjoy creating space to empower and support women in identity exploration, sexuality, and navigating relationship dynamics.
My Approach
Therapy isn't always a nice and neat conversation or listening session.
In our first session, we'll talk more about who you are - your lifestyle, priorities, and challenges. Together, we'll discuss action steps and I'll identify clinical approaches to make the most of our time together. In my work, I like to explore mind-body-spirit and the connections within. Whether you are seeking to improve work-life balance, explore aspects of your identity, or process past experiences, I want to genuinely support you through that in the most authentic way possible.
I'm compassionate, relatable, loyal, and optimistic. With that being said, you can expect to see my full personality in our sessions. You might feel like I'm your friend (who knows their stuff!), but also challenges you in a way that provokes hope and honors where you are in your journey. We'll explore, discuss, and measure progress in ways that feel realistic for you.
As we develop a therapeutic relationship, I hope to be creative in our sessions using techniques and skills that best serve you and help you reach your goals. With each client and session, I vow to bring authenticity, sensitivity, and hope that is necessary for a safe space to heal and progress.
the more official story
Jalyn Harden is a licensed clinical social worker living and evolving in Washington, DC. She is an alumni of Rutgers University where she pursued her undergraduate education earning a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. After working in private practice she then decided to go to graduate school pursuing a Masters degree from Howard University in social work with a concentration in mental health.
Jalyn was able to work towards independent licensure in various settings and populations including outpatient community mental health, juvenile detention, corrections, residential crisis support, and residential substance use treatment. Jalyn currently works in community mental health, and she is an adjunct professor and field instructor. She continues to work toward specializing in sexuality and relationship dynamics while building her private practice full-time.
When she’s not (officially) on the clock, Jalyn enjoys spending time with her fur baby, Chai; traveling the world, making restaurant recipes at home, reading, engaging in spiritual practices, exploring her creativity, spending time in nature, working out, and intentionally spending time with those she feels most aligned with.
Peek Inside My World
SUPERPOWER
empathy
FAVORITE EATS
sweets
INSPIRED BY
nature + style
WHERE I’VE BEEN
ho chi minh, belize + cuba
WHERE I WANT TO GO
italy, africa, and europe
DAILY RITUAL
coffee + journaling
ONE DAY I WANT TO
become a renowned speaker and author; live internationally
Education, Credentials & Certifications
Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ; BA in Psychology & Criminal Justice; Minor in Sociology
Howard University, Master of Social Work
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Washington, DC
License No. LC50082858
Theoretical Orientations: Adlerian, Existential, Multicultural Counseling, Feminist Perspective, Family Systems, and Strengths-Based; Kink and LGBTQIA+ affirming
how I can help...