- Anxiety and stress
- Life transitions
- CBT and motivational work
About JaLisa
JaLisa Giles is an LCSW with eight years of clinical experience based in Texas. She works with individuals 15 and up who are feeling stuck or uncertain about next steps after changes in work, relationships, or health. Typical concerns she addresses include anxiety, stress, grief, depression, self-esteem, and questions about life purpose.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on real conversation rather than clinical language. She combines practical techniques with conversations about goals and values to help people make manageable changes.
JaLisa uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build new behavior routines. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at past patterns that show up now. Motivational interviewing and strength-based methods are used to help people find what matters to them and move toward it step by step.
She has worked across several states and with people from diverse backgrounds. JaLisa pays attention to cultural context and the particular pressures that affect people of color. She also has experience addressing aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and blended family challenges.
New clients are invited to a brief consultation to describe what’s been weighing on them and to set initial goals. If the fit seems right, future sessions focus on clear, practical steps and progress checks rather than vague promises.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits
JaLisa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and test small behavior changes. CBT is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, and managing stress. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help clarify what matters and to build commitment for change; that approach focuses on the client’s own reasons and readiness for action.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. JaLisa works collaboratively to identify which methods feel most useful based on goals, preferences, and how problems show up in daily life. She adjusts techniques as progress and needs become clearer.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Others appreciate not needing to be on camera for every meeting. Discussing practical preferences during the initial consultation helps shape a plan that fits day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with anxiety, stress, grief, depression, self-esteem, and people questioning life purpose. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, blended family issues, and mood concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative, with conversational sessions that use practical techniques. She mixes cognitive, motivational, strength-based, and psychodynamic ideas to address problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. That work has included addressing multicultural concerns and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW and is based in Texas. License details include TX LCSW as provided.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on your location.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. A free consultation is offered to discuss goals and fit.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.