Ja’Lise Brown , LCSW

Ja’Lise Brown pursued social work to advocate for people who are overlooked or marginalized. She is a person of faith who plays guitar and leads worship, and she brings her creativity to work through design, decorating, and innovation. An avid reader and writer, she composes poetry, music, spoken word, stories, and prose, and these expressive interests inform her empathetic approach to helping others.

She moved to Mississippi in 2015 and began practicing full-time social work in 2017. Her professional background spans child welfare, public schools, church ministry, Apple Retail, and community mental health, experiences that have shaped the philosophies and methods she uses in sessions. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that reflects advanced training in clinical social work.

Ja’Lise works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem concerns, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many life transitions. She strives to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, she offers steady support to help clients pursue more fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Ja’Lise Brown uses established, practical approaches to help people navigate emotional and relational challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by teaching skills to reframe thinking and change patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - it is useful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps clients resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which can be especially helpful for addictions, lifestyle shifts, and goal pursuit.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ja’Lise works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, combining techniques to support progress in a way that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their routine. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home, and integrate therapy into day-to-day life while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.