I founded Wellness 360 in 2014 and serve as director. I earned my Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Fordham University and a Master of Science Social Work degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
After practicing psychotherapy for over a decade, I have learned that a holistic approach which engages both the mind and the body is optimal for healing. My view of holistic wellness includes a focus on examining how our everyday lives align with our true values and needs.
When we are disconnected from our authentic selves we become unwell. With this view in mind, I envisioned creating a practice that focuses on the complete wellness of mind, body, and spirit. We are all capable of learning how to live well in our bodies and experiencing the joys of connected living.
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Prior to founding Wellness 360, I was a clinical professor at the University of Wisconsin and served as the director of a community mental health training clinic. I have also worked in a variety of treatment settings including university counseling centers, community mental health services, schools, and a psychiatric hospital.
Currently, I maintain my specialty in supervision and teaching by serving as a community supervisor for a local clinical psychology doctoral program, working as an adjunct professor, and by providing a postdoctoral fellowship in my practice.
I work with clients in treating depression, anxiety, relationship stress, trauma and negative self-image. My specialties include working with couples and women’s issues including infertility, post-partum, racial/sexual/physical trauma, and body image issues. I hold a special interest in working with persons of diverse backgrounds including sexual orientation/gender identity/LGBTQ+, ethnic/religious groups, disabilities and immigration status.
For the past 15 years, I have facilitated diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) workshops and training for mental health professionals and teachers at local schools, professional organizations, agencies, and universities across the US including Fordham University, City College of New York, Adelphi University, University of Wisconsin, Texas Woman’s University, Southern Methodist University, University of Texas at Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center, and The Lamplighter School.
I am passionate about giving back to the community. Currently, I am serving on the board of the Dallas Psychological Association as the chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee. During my 7 years on the board of the Collin County Psychological Association, I held multiple roles including President and Treasurer and facilitated quarterly diversity (DEI) consultations for the organization.
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Dr. Jaya Mathew is a Licensed Psychologist with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TX License #36584; Expires 02/28/26). For information on how to verify a license, please visit www.tsbep.texas.gov. For information on how to file a complaint, please follow this link.