Jakita Criswell, MA, LLMFT, is a dedicated marriage and family therapist who specializes in aiding clients to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, stress, and panic attacks. She understands that various responsibilities, situations, thoughts, and even people can trigger these feelings. With years of experience, Jakita effectively helps her clients find relief from their symptoms often within the first few sessions, utilizing simple and efficient strategies to address worries and panic at their onset. She passionately believes that individuals do not have to endure a life fraught with emotional and physical distress; instead, they can rediscover joy more frequently. In addition to her work with individuals, Jakita is trained in supporting couples by identifying areas of growth and strength within their relationships. As a Prepare and Enrich Certified Facilitator, she provides evidence-based assessment tools for premarital and marital couples seeking professional insights to enrich their relationships and foster healthier connections. Jakita enjoys her work as a therapist, firmly believing that therapy achieves success when clients feel better or gain new insights on handling their challenges in healthier ways. She contends that the greatest gift one can offer oneself is clarity, as understanding the who, what, when, where, why, and how creates pathways to happiness and control over life and relationships.