Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 34 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Career Counseling, Coping Skills and 5 more.

Joleen Espinal

LCSW, 8 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

Hey, I’m Joleen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the co-founder of CJ Counseling. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or simply ready for growth, I’m here to support you in finding clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

You can expect a warm, nonjudgmental environment where the focus is on building rapport and helping you feel at ease. I would go over informed consent, confidentiality, and what to expect from therapy. I will ask questions to better understand their background, current concerns, and goals for treatment. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions, share at your own pace, and begin setting the tone for a therapeutic relationship built on trust and respect.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I believe my greatest strengths are empathy, relatability, and flexibility. I connect well with diverse clients, including adolescents and young adults, and offer a safe and nonjudgmental space.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am best positioned to serve young adults who are navigating life transitions, managing anxiety/depression, struggling with self-esteem or seeking clarity in your relationships. Many of my clients are motivated for change but might be feeling stuck/overwhelmed, and they’re looking for a therapist who can be real with you and offer compassion. I offer a space where your experiences are heard, respected, and thoughtfully explored.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Other specialties

ADHD

Self Esteem

I identify as

Christian

Serves ages

Licensed in

Florida

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use CBT in my practice to teach clients practical skills like cognitive restructuring, thought tracking, and behavioral activation. I empower you to take an active role in your healing process.

, 17 ratings

6 ratings with written reviews

October 18, 2025

Joleen has always made me feel so welcomed and heard! From the first session I knew she would be the right fit for me due to her ability to listen but also to give valuable feedback to help me grow.

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 5 with Joleen

October 14, 2025

it is always such a breath of fresh air speaking with Joleen. she is brilliant at reading people and also acknowledging the real-life issues i am going through. Very warm and easy to speak with.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 5 with Joleen

September 4, 2025

So pleased with how she was able to connect to what I was going through, even when I didn’t have the exact words she was able to reiterate what I was saying with deeper understanding .

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Joleen