JaLisa Giles

JaLisa Giles is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people aged 15 and up when anxiety, stress, grief, or big life changes feel overwhelming. She writes plainly and aims for real conversation rather than scripted therapy talk. Her approach is collaborative and direct, focused on helping clients clarify goals and take practical steps forward.

JaLisa brings eight years of clinical experience to her work in Texas. She combines evidence-based techniques with a strengths-oriented perspective to help people notice patterns and build new habits. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing alongside psychodynamic ideas to address thoughts, behaviors, and underlying themes that matter to each person.

She has worked with people facing depression, self-esteem struggles, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image concerns, and issues around attachment and relationships. She also supports those coping with isolation, life purpose questions, and the effects of narcissistic relationships.

JaLisa aims to create an affirming space for people of color and for clients from diverse backgrounds. She offers clear, practical goals and helps clients move from insight to action. Sessions begin with a conversation about what matters most and then focus on steps that fit each person’s life.

To get started, JaLisa asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on availability. She offers a free consultation to learn about your story and goals before committing to regular sessions.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

JaLisa uses evidence-based techniques in straightforward ways to help people make change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes that can reduce anxiety and lift mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and build the motivation to try new strategies; it can be useful for making gradual shifts in habits or treatment engagement.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. JaLisa will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and needs change. The process begins with a conversation about what matters most and leads to concrete goals and tasks to practice between sessions.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. Some formats are better for brief problem-solving or lower-bandwidth conversations, while others suit deeper reflective work; JaLisa will help choose what fits your schedule and needs.