Jamie Figari

I enjoy helping people respond effectively to stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction through this holistic and integrative approach. Our bodies are an intelligent vehicle; if we tune in closely we can allow its messages to help us create positive change in our mental and emotional states. You’ll feel more connected to your body and your truth through curious exploration of your experiences, guided mindfulness, and intentional, healing, movement. I particularly enjoy working with individuals with a past history of trauma, attachment issues and addictions, as well as athletes and creatives.

Originally from the Midwest, I received my undergrad degree in Advertising with a specialization in Public Relations from Michigan State University. I worked in Detroit, Chicago and Miami in both corporate and nonprofit sectors prior to becoming a therapist. Studying advertising and PR is what initially piqued my interest in the human psyche.

After relocating to Texas and taking time off to raise my family, my personal journey compelled me to return to Texas State University to pursue my Master’s in Social Work. I received a scholarship to pursue medical social work, where I completed my practicum in acute psychiatric care.

Prior to pursuing my degree,  I volunteered for CASA for two years as a court-appointed special advocate for children in the foster care system. I have worked with adolescents and adults in inpatient and outpatient acute psychiatric settings. Working with such a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds led me to develop my contextual and trauma-informed therapeutic lens.

Most recently, I worked in a partial hospital program and intensive outpatient treatment center for co-occurring mental health and substance abuse. I cared for a caseload of individual clients and facilitated multiple process groups on various topics, gaining valuable experience and expertise in the areas of technology addiction, sex/love addiction, substance use disorder, family conflict, failure to launch, life transitions, identity exploration, and building practical skills for managing complex mental health concerns.

I strive to live authentically by incorporating the practices that I teach into my own life. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my partner and two young boys, training jiu-jitsu, practicing yoga, hiking, weight training, and traveling.