Jha’Laini Byers

About Jha’Laini Byers

Jha’Laini Byers is a Marriage and Family Therapist Student Intern at Abilene Christian University who is passionate about supporting couples, families, adolescents, and individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, major life transitions, and the adjustments that come with new parenthood.

With seven years of experience working with at-risk youth in school settings, Jha’Laini understands how quickly stress, disconnection, and unspoken emotions can build when someone feels overwhelmed, unseen, or uncertain about the road ahead. Her experience has shaped a compassionate approach focused on helping clients feel supported while working through the challenges affecting their everyday lives and relationships.

Jha’Laini works collaboratively with clients to explore the deeper patterns beneath their struggles, strengthen communication, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and the people they love. She helps couples and families move through conflict, rebuild trust, and reconnect around the relationships and bonds that matter most.

When working with individuals and adolescents, Jha’Laini provides support for anxiety, depression, grief, and significant life changes. She helps clients better understand their emotions and experiences while developing practical tools that can support greater clarity, confidence, and emotional well-being.

Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that every person and every relationship deserves to feel understood without judgment. Jha’Laini values creating a safe, supportive space where clients can be honest about their struggles, recognize their progress, and grow at a pace that feels right for them.