Welcome! I’m Jaleesa, and my heart has always been drawn to walking alongside others through life’s challenges. As a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) born and raised in St. Louis, I’ve followed this calling through various paths—from the judicial system to education, and finally to my true passion: counseling.
My academic journey led me through the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) for my bachelor’s degree and onto Webster University for my master’s. Being inducted into Chi Sigma Iota, an international honor society recognizing excellence in counseling, deeply humbled me. During this time, I was blessed to participate in a scholarship program focused on serving diverse and underserved communities—an experience that opened my eyes and heart to the beautiful complexity of human experiences.
Through every step of my journey, I’ve come to embrace a profound truth: we aren’t problems waiting to be solved, but rather beautiful stories waiting to be heard and understood. This belief guides my approach to therapy, where I focus on creating a warm, nurturing space for emotions to be explored and healing to take root.
My training in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) allows me to work with what I lovingly call “singing to the amygdala”—connecting with the emotional core of our beings to facilitate deep, lasting healing. I weave this approach together with strengths-based counseling, playful therapeutic techniques, and cognitive-behavioral tools, always adapting my methods to honor your unique story and needs. My experience spans working with adolescents, teenagers, and adults, and in each relationship, I strive to create a sanctuary of acceptance and growth.
This vision of creating a safe haven for transformation led me to establish Chrysalis Grove Counseling. Like a chrysalis nurturing the miracle of transformation, I believe that given the right environment of safety, understanding, and support, we all have the capacity to change and flourish.
I would be truly honored to join you on your journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery. Together, we can explore your story and uncover the strength and wisdom that already lives within you.
