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Hi, I’m Jailen! I’m a kid therapist! I work with children and teens ages 5 and up with eating disorders, anxiety, identity struggles, and trauma. I have worked with children in a range of settings from pediatric inpatient eating disorder clinic to juvenile detention, and now I am helping provide services in an outpatient setting.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed School Counselor, with ten years of experience in the counseling field.

My goal is to create a nurturing, space where clients can grow and overcome challenges. I view therapy as a collaborative journey. Together, we uncover inner strengths, build tools for everyday stressors, and acquire a sense of agency. Every individual is unique, and I am continuously inspired by what I learn from them as we work toward growth.

Outside the counseling office, I am a mom to three teenage girls. I recharge through creative outlets like painting portraits, writing stories, and experimenting with new recipes. I stay grounded through running, hiking, and yoga.

Hello, and welcome. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) serving clients throughout Texas. I earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and completed my LPC internship under the supervision of an exceptional LPC Supervisor here in Texas.

My experience spans a variety of mental health settings, including working as a case manager and service coordinator for individuals with developmental disabilities, a rehabilitation teacher in a state psychiatric hospital, a therapist on a geriatric behavioral health unit, and a counselor in medication-assisted treatment (MAT), substance use disorder (SUD) inpatient and outpatient programs, and individual counseling settings. These experiences have allowed me to support individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorders, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

A primary focus of my work is helping individuals heal from trauma and anxiety. I have completed the training portion of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an evidence-based approach that uses bilateral eye movements similar to EMDR while incorporating its own unique treatment methods. Throughout my career, I have come to recognize how common trauma is and how profoundly it can impact a person's emotions, relationships, self-worth, and overall quality of life.

My counseling style is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each client's unique needs. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and respected. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, substance use, grief, or feeling stuck in life, my goal is to help you build insight, strengthen coping skills, and work toward meaningful change over time.

As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I believe everyone deserves a safe space to be heard, supported, and understood. Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, mood disorders, and other mental health concerns, and I strive to create a warm, relaxed, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable being themselves. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping each person find balance, healing, and emotional wellness at their own pace.

When you work with me, my goal is for you to feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself. I don’t believe you need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. Sometimes you just need someone who will listen, help you make sense of what you’re experiencing, and work with you to find a way forward.

I take a supportive and down-to-earth approach to therapy. We’ll talk about what’s happening in your life, but we’ll also look at the experiences, thoughts, emotions, and relationships that may be affecting how you feel today. I’ll meet you where you are and work at a pace that feels manageable for you.

You can expect me to be honest, respectful, and collaborative. I won’t judge you or tell you how you’re supposed to feel. Instead, I’ll help you better understand yourself, build practical coping skills, work through difficult experiences, and recognize the strengths you already have.

Whether you’re dealing with stress, relationships, emotional challenges, changes in your life, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can be a place to slow down and focus on you. My hope is that you leave therapy not only feeling understood, but also feeling more confident in yourself and better prepared to handle what comes next.