Jenelle McLeod
Hello and welcome! My name is Jenelle McLeod and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. I endeavor to support youth and adult clients who are working through life transitions, seasons of heaviness, and emotional pain. I have a background in education as a Professional School Counselor and have worked with youth in every grade level. This experience has given me a broad understanding of the many ways youth think, feel, and connect. I am fully trained in EMDR and incorporate it in my work to support clients beyond talk therapy. I utilize sound evidenced-based modalities to support personal growth and healing. All of my approaches are tailored the the individual to provide care particular to you. My way of being is warm, caring, and easy-going. My desire is to meet you where you are. I believe that therapy should be destigmatized, decolonized, and demystified. It’s not supposed to be scary and you may find it to be helpful. We can work through all the messy parts together. Healing is your right. Joy can be your portion and I hope to meet with you soon.
Demystifying and destigmatizing therapy.
First session
Coming to therapy the first time, may feel scary and awkward. I'll be honest, it's quite exposing, however with me, we move at your pace. If it's easier, you can put the details in your intake form and we can go through it together or not. Anything you aren't ready to talk about is off the table for the first session. I encourage you to lean into the session and we can keep a relaxed pace.
Strengths
I listen well. I maintain a soothing and peaceful atmosphere in the therapy room. It is also a fun therapy room! Laughter can be healing and a necessary release. Humorous moments are welcome! It is important to flow with my clients and allow them the space to settle in. I gently challenge clients when appropriate and find that leaning into my educator background, I can help them to learn about mental health and wellness with simplicity. Educating my clients makes the journey smoother and more cohesive. I am consistently learning and training to better client experience and to remain well-versed in mental health care.
Ideal clients
I treat clients who are seeking support to change how they are thinking, feeling, responding, or behaving. I treat clients who are considering change, but are not certain yet. I work with clients facing with challenges with: men's issues, perimenopausal women, menopausal women, incarcerated loved ones, trauma, hearing or seeing things, chronic stress or chronic illness, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, domestic violence, grief, retirement, older adults, self-harm, suicidal ideations, obsessions and compulsions, ADHD, learning disabilities, explosive disorder, oppositional defiance, dealing with bullying or are a bully, problems with anger and violence, personality changes, career and education changes or issues, crisis, displacement, racism, sexism, financial trouble, large financial gains (lottery winnings/inheritance/settlements) physical disabilities, immigrants and foster children and parents/Guardians, West African culture, high profile/high privacy and discreet.
Treatment methods
EMDR
EMDR is used in my practice to support clients regulate themselves and reprocess memories in this movement modality.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is used in my practice to help clients sort their thoughts and emotions and how it affects their actions.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is used in my practice to support clients with emotion regulation, mindfulness, interpersonal communication, and distress tolerance.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
SFBT is used in my practice to hone in on a problem and support the client within a specific time frame. The goal is to support them navigate toward addressing and resolving issues in their life.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Emotional Regulation
Life Transitions
Other specialties
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Burnout
Career Counseling
Childhood / Intergenerational Trauma
Chronic Illness / Medical Issues
Depression
Dissociative Disorders
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Couples Counseling
Elders (65 and above)
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Man
Non-binary
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Transgender
Woman
Doesn't specialize in
Addiction
Gambling Addiction
Phobias
Sex Addiction
Sex Therapy
Licensed in
VirginiaLicense 0701016324