- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- CBT informed work
About JaLisa
JaLisa Giles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of experience. She works with individuals 15 and up who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She practices in Texas and communicates in English.
JaLisa favors an honest, down-to-earth style. Sessions focus on straightforward conversation rather than clinical jargon. She blends practical interventions so people can try things that may ease day-to-day stress and social worries.
Her background includes work across several states and experience with people from many cultural backgrounds. That experience informs how she addresses issues like attachment, communication problems, isolation, and caregiver stress. She also supports people coping with chronic pain, illness, or the demands of blended families.
In sessions JaLisa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients notice patterns and practice new responses. She uses cognitive approaches to address anxious thoughts and motivational strategies to clarify goals and follow-through. She also integrates strength-based and psychodynamic perspectives to examine personal history and resilience.
New clients are invited to a brief consult to share what’s been weighing on them and what they hope to change. If the match feels right, she and the client set clear, practical goals and plan steps toward them. Her aim is to translate insight into concrete changes that fit each person’s life and schedule.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
JaLisa often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify and test anxious thoughts. This approach breaks worries into manageable steps and offers practical skills for social situations and daily stress.She also applies motivational interviewing to build clear goals and increase follow-through. This method helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change and wants doable next steps.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. She works together with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration shapes how sessions proceed over time.
Session formats are not specified in the provided information, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face feeling, while phone visits can be simpler when internet bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals tailor the pace and tools to what works for each person.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, attachment issues, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a straightforward, collaborative approach with real conversation rather than clinical language. Techniques are practical and aimed at changing everyday patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a clinician supporting people through a variety of life and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start.