JaLisa Giles, LCSW

JaLisa Giles brings a direct, compassionate approach to therapy for individuals aged 15 and up who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, or major life changes. With more than eight years of experience supporting individuals and families, she blends practical strategies with empathic listening to help clients find clearer direction and lasting progress.

She holds an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and has provided services across several states, including Texas. JaLisa is especially passionate about working with people of color and strives to create an affirming, respectful environment where clients feel genuinely seen and valued.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative, favoring real conversation over clinical formality. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based techniques, Psychodynamic ideas, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor a treatment plan that matches each person s goals. JaLisa offers a free consultation so prospective clients can share their story and goals, and when the fit feels right she helps shape clear objectives and practical steps forward. She works alongside clients to turn insight into meaningful change and to build skills that support everyday life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

JaLisa Giles frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve day-to-day coping. She also draws on Strength-Based techniques that focus on a person s existing resources and resilience to build confidence and practical strategies for handling life s challenges. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about change - it supports clearer goals and strengthens personal motivation for taking steps forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and JaLisa collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set priorities, try techniques, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and let clients access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.