Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Pamela Jenkins.
Dr. Jenkins was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. She received her BA in Psychology and BS in Computer Science from Clark Atlanta University. Dr. Jenkins received a Masters Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with an emphasis on Diversity from the University of California at San Diego. She earned an MD/PHD from the University of California at Berkeley with specialties in Trauma, Holistic Health & Women’s Issues in June of 2001.
She is the founder of METTA Healing Oasis, LLC. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and METTA Healing Consultant in both California and Georgia. She believes that we all have the power to heal ourselves. Dr. J provides the ultimate in customized therapy and has made it her life’s purpose to offer this service of inspiration and personal growth. She specializes in the treatment of Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Women’s Issues, Couples and Schizophrenia.
Her research focus is Cultural Trauma and METTA Healing. She has given presentations on how the practice of METTA (lovingkindness) can help heal those exposed to trauma. In 2012, Dr. J was recognized for her research on Cultural Trauma and invited as a symposium presenter to the International Conference on Psychology which was held in Cape Town, South Africa July 2012. This recognition and invitation was an honor considering ICP is an international conference that only meets every four years in varying countries. Dr. J’s practice, PLM METTA’ Healing Oasis was selected as one of the Top 10 Psychology offices in Atlanta for 2015, 2016 and 2017 from Opencare. Likewise, she received a 2017 Who’s Who in Black Atlanta Recognition.
She provides management consultation and training to Fortune 100 Companies, on topics such as, valuing/managing diversity, change management, employee performance & satisfaction, domestic violence, sexual harassment, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, stress/time management, grief, conflict resolution, and community development. She has worked with several school districts around the country on “Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools” (CBITS), a program that provides evidenced-based interventions to children who have been exposed to violence. Likewise, Dr. J’s self-esteem and entrepreneurship program called “Butterfly 6” assesses, implements and facilitates a series of interactive based modules to develop positive self-esteem and identity development for young women and girls of African and Latino descent.
Dr. J has provided therapeutic consultation services to the San Francisco 49ers Corporation. Likewise, She has worked with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kamala Harris on violence prevention and provided therapy to victims of violent crimes in the San Francisco District Attorney’s office. Currently, Dr. J consults for the Department of Defense and for the City of Atlanta, District Attorney’s Violence Prevention Task Force.
She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is a Fulbright Scholar and has received numerous honors and awards for her hard work, leadership skills, holistic, therapeutic practices and dedication to her community. Dr. J has served as President of Psi Chi Honor Society, Secretary of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society and she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude.
In her spare time, Dr. J loves live music, dancing salsa, traveling and reading. She enjoyed 12 years as a dancer with “Aquas da Bahia”, an African Brazilian dance group.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Dr. Jenkins lost both of her parents and raised her one and only sister since the age of 24. She managed to stay in school, work two jobs and successfully raise her 9-year-old sister, who is now 30 years old and holds an MBA in Non-Profit Management. Likewise, her sister was diagnosed with a Juvenile Diabetes at the age of 10. Dr. J worked with her sister, was persistent, applied holistic and natural healing practices to the disease and continually supported and encouraged her sister, such that, since the end of 2015, her sister has been able to manage her diabetes without needing to take insulin shots. She has endured several other difficulties and struggles but has always persevered. She lives by the motto of her undergraduate school, Clark Atlanta University, “I’ll Find A Way or Make One!” If it were not for her faith and this belief, she may have given up a long time ago.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about PLM METTA HEALING OASIS, LLC – what should we know?
METTA’ Healing Oasis is a VIP holistic psychiatric and psychological therapy practice that offers unprecedented services. MHO provides a “Best of the Best” approach to therapeutic services and consultation. Our vision quite simply is to be the world’s leading METTA’ Healing Oasis and Holistic Wellness Center, providing premier, exclusive, Concierge therapy and METTA’ consultation. Likewise, our mission is to inspire and encourage the world to “Embrace Their Healing Power Within,” through exclusive, authentic, high-quality therapy, coaching and consultation. When compared to other clinical practices METTA’ Healing Oasis is set apart by two major components. First, MHO offers Concierge Therapy, “Therapy Wrapped in Luxury!” We bring exceptional care from the doctor’s office to you, at your home, office, work-site or hotel. While the idea of doctors making Concierge Services b.k.a House Calls seems like a visit to the past, bringing treatment to patients with demanding lifestyles makes sense and could save time while avoiding costly urgent care doctor’s visits and hospitalizations. Dr. Pamela J is committed to providing each patient with a first-rate level of care and attention in the comfort of your own home or office environment. Dr. J provides high-quality comprehensive care, is compassionate, understanding and takes pride in paying close attention to each patient’s needs.
Secondly, MHO provides METTA’ Healing Consultation. METTA Healing utilizes an integrated, holistic approach to therapy and life consultation, addressing mental, emotional and spiritual health-related thoughts, beliefs and behaviors in a context that includes the full spectrum of issues known to effect happiness, prosperity and overall life satisfaction.
It’s rare for anyone to get an hour to work on their authentic, personalized and overall life goals with a clinically trained professional who provides METTA’ therapy and consultation. As a Holistic Healer, and METTA Consultant, I create a supportive, safe and compassionate environment that will enable you to achieve all of your healing and life’s goals by “Maximizing Your Strengths & Focusing on Solutions” so that, you’re in the best position to “Embrace Your Healing Power Within!”
Most approaches to THERAPY dwell on things you may be doing wrong or blockages in your practice or normal mistakes we make in life. Instead of creating lists of restrictions, corrections and good and bad habits, I consult with my clients utilizing a loving kindness approach that to ensures your ability to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is very personalized, authentic, flexible, healing, fun and free of denial and discipline.
At METTA’ Healing Oasis we are proud to use a holistic approach with our patients. We believe that, we all have the power and resources to heal ourselves. At MHO, we teach our clients how to embrace their healing power within! Dr. Pamela Jenkins, the founder of MHO, is most proud of her research in the area of Cultural Trauma and METTA’ Healing. She has given presentations on how the practice of METTA’ (loving kindness) can help heal those exposed to trauma. She takes pride in the longevity of mental health her patients experience as a result of the authentic, non-judgmental and personalized services she provides!
Dr. J brings a wealth of unique clinical & life experiences, as well as, a sense of humor, to help her patients live healthier, more satisfying lives. Her office is a calm, soothing and a welcoming environment. She offers evening and Saturday appointment hours. Dr. Jenkins specializes in the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, women’s issues, cultural issues, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, and other psychological diagnoses. METTA’ Healing Oasis utilizes an integrated, holistic approach to therapy and life consultation, addressing mental, emotional and spiritual health-related thoughts, beliefs and behaviors in a context that includes the full spectrum of issues known to effect happiness, prosperity and overall life satisfaction.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
Being open minded, non-judgmental, flexible, authentic and my ability to relate while helping my patients see their worth, value and unique purpose. My ability to facilitate and teach my patients how to embrace their own healing power within helps them “Keep the Faith” and persevere through life’s most difficult challenges and obstacles.
Contact Info:
- Address: 920 DANNON VIEW SW
SUITE 3203
ATLANTA, GA 30331 - Website: WWW.METTAHEALINGOASIS.COM
- Phone: 404-590-8156
- Email: ASKDRJ08@GMAIL.COM
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Tina
March 8, 2018 at 10:11 pm
Great Article and cover of Dr. J! She has helped me immensely, thus I know the value of her contribution to mental wellness and the community in general. Although I am still learning to “Embrace my Healing Power Within” I continue to be motivated by her positive healing spirit.