JaLisa Giles, LCSW

JaLisa Giles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people 15 and older navigate anxiety, stress, grief, and major life transitions. She writes and talks plainly, so sessions focus on real conversation rather than clinical jargon. Her style aims to make people feel heard and respected, especially people of color who want an affirming space.

She draws on eight years of clinical experience. That time includes work with a wide range of concerns such as depression, low self-esteem, coping with chronic illness, and caregiver stress. JaLisa blends several evidence-based techniques to match what each person needs in the moment.

In sessions she uses a collaborative, straightforward approach. Clients and therapist set clear goals together, and practical steps follow from those goals. The focus is on turning insight into everyday change and building coping skills that fit real life.

JaLisa holds an LCSW and practices in Texas. She emphasizes multicultural awareness and respects each person’s background and identity. People who want a warm, honest space to talk about life purpose, relationship patterns, or feelings of isolation may find her approach helpful.

Before starting, she offers a brief consultation to listen to what’s been happening and what a client hopes to achieve. If the match feels right, she and the client create a plan and begin regular sessions aimed at manageable progress.

How evidence-based approaches work online

JaLisa combines practical techniques that help people change thoughts and behaviors and approaches that look at patterns over time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps someone clarify what they want to change and build their own motivation to take steps toward those goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and pick methods that fit. That plan can shift as progress is made, with regular check-ins to make sure the work feels useful.

Confirm available session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them stay consistent and apply new skills between meetings, while still working directly with a licensed professional to address stress, caregiving strain, and life transitions.