Ja’Lise Brown , LCSW

Ja’Lise Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) whose practice reflects a deep commitment to advocacy and human connection. She came to social work to support people who are marginalized and overlooked, drawing on a personal faith that also finds expression in leading worship and playing guitar. Outside of clinical work she enjoys design, decorating, and creative writing, including poetry, music, spoken word, stories, and prose.

After relocating to Mississippi in 2015, Ja’Lise began practicing full-time in 2017 and has since gathered experience across child welfare, public schools, church ministry, Apple Retail, and community mental health. Those varied roles inform a therapeutic approach that blends practical skills with empathy. She works with individuals coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting struggles, and a range of life transitions and identity concerns.

In sessions she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. She partners with clients to identify goals and take courageous steps toward greater fulfillment and well-being, offering professional support grounded in years of direct practice and a belief in the power of connection to heal social divides.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ja’Lise uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-based, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties by teaching tools to manage reactions and build healthier habits.

She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies focused on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can help people who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, relationship conflicts, or patterns that feel overwhelming.

Motivational Interviewing is another approach Ja’Lise employs to support change by exploring a person’s own reasons for growth and strengthening motivation. This collaborative, respectful method is useful for people facing ambivalence about goals such as recovery, lifestyle shifts, or managing health and habit changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ja’Lise works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to match the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and connect from home or another convenient location.