LCSW, 5 years of experience
Welcome! I’m Jalisia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with a passion for helping college students find balance, confidence, and clarity. College life can feel overwhelming—balancing classes, friendships, independence, and planning for the future often comes with stress, anxiety, and self-doubt. If you’ve been feeling stuck, unmotivated, or unsure of yourself, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I specialize in working with college students and young adults who are managing academic pressure, relationship struggles, and the transition into independence. I use practical, evidence-based approaches like CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help you manage stress, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build on your strengths. My style is collaborative, supportive, and goal-oriented—I’ll meet you where you are and help you take small, meaningful steps toward the life you want. Whether you’re adjusting to campus life, struggling with anxiety or depression, or searching for clarity in your next chapter, therapy can be a safe space to grow. Together, we can work on building confidence, finding balance, and creating positive momentum. If you’re ready to feel more grounded and capable, I’d love to support you on your journey.
In our first session, you can expect a safe space where you feel supported and never judged. Somewhere you can show up as your full authentic self. We’ll discuss the reason you are seeking therapy, what’s getting in the way of the life you want and your desired goals. From there, we will work together to create a plan that will allow you to reach your goals.
My ability to build rapport quickly, provide a non-judgmental presence, and helping clients feel seen and heard. I meet my clients where they are and help them move forward with clarity and confidence.
My ideal clients are young adults adjusting to the challenges of college life and adolescents transitioning from high school to college. I am also well positioned to serve clients experiencing significant life transitions and justice-involved individuals who are seeking support, stability, and positive change in their lives.
Through CBT, we explore how your current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. Together, we’ll identify unhelpful patterns that may be keeping you stuck in cycles of worry, stress, or self-criticism. From there, I’ll help you practice realistic, balanced ways of thinking and healthier coping strategies that you can apply in everyday life. CBT is practical and skills-based, so you’ll walk away with tools you can use right away—like calming anxious thoughts, reframing negative self-talk, and building confidence in your ability to handle challenges.
With Motivational Interviewing, we’ll focus on what matters most to you. Instead of me telling you what to do, we’ll explore your personal goals, values, and reasons for change. This approach is especially helpful if you’re feeling stuck, unsure, or ambivalent about taking the next step in your journey. MI helps uncover your own motivation and strengthens your confidence so that the changes you make are not only meaningful but also sustainable. Think of it as me walking alongside you, helping you discover the “why” that fuels lasting change.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy helps us shift from “what’s wrong” to “what’s possible.” Instead of getting lost in the problem, we’ll highlight your strengths, resources, and what’s already working—even if it feels small right now. From there, we’ll create simple, practical steps that bring you closer to the life you want. This approach is forward looking and empowering, making it especially effective if you’re craving relief quickly or need help building momentum toward your goals. It’s about progress, not perfection—finding those small wins that add up to big change.
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July 24, 2025
I wanted to give someone new a chance and it just really went well, I'm very pleased with choosing Jalisia as my therapy provider!! She was warm, friendly, accepting, engaging, great listener, kind and understanding!!