Jenilee Brocaille
I believe the most meaningful change begins when you feel seen, heard, and understood. Therapy shouldn't feel intimidating or like an interview. It should feel like a conversation in a space where you can simply be yourself. With over a decade of experience in mental health, I've learned that no two people or their experiences are exactly alike. My approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative, with a little humor when it's needed. Life can be messy and you don't have to navigate it alone.
At my base, I believe the connection you make with your therapist is what creates change and my practice is rooted in creating a positive, cozy space to create just that.
My goal is to create a comfortable, judgement free environment where we can explore what's weighing on you, discover your strengths, and work toward a life that feels more fulfilling and authentically yours.
First session
First session with me is an opportunity to get to know one another and begin building a comfortable relationship. You can expect to explore what is bringing you into therapy and what you hope to get out of working together. No need to have all of the answers in the beginning. Therapy is a space to answer many questions.
Strengths
I find that in and out of my practice, I have a natural ability to connect with people and find hidden strengths that people might not normally see in themselves.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who is ready to feel better, even if they don't know where to start. Maybe you're struggling with anxiety, maybe you have a hard decision to make. You don't need to have the right words or a clear goal, it will come out in therapy. I enjoy working with individuals who want to better understand themselves, break patterns that aren't working for them, and build confidence.
Origin story
I was drawn to working in mental health based on my own life experience. I find that being human inherently means we suffer at some point in our life. But we shouldn't have to suffer alone. Human beings are a wired to need human connection. Therapy is a great space to share your experience and work through what life throws your way.
Ongoing work together
In the beginning, the focus is on what is bringing you into therapy and what you wish to change. Ongoing appointments work on building skills to challenge yourself and create tools to meet your goals. The benchmarks for progress is you feeling better and creating change. Conversation regarding my own improvement to help you is always welcomed and encouraged. If what is happening in session isn't working, therapy is the perfect space to practice difficult conversations, like hey this isn't working!
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to aid with challenging and improving thought patterns.
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Interviewing to help with making sure you are in the driver seat in choosing what you want to change and how to achieve the change.
Location
Virtual sessions