Ja’Lise Brown , LCSW

Ja’Lise Brown is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who uses practical therapy methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and life transitions. She brings a calm, down-to-earth style and focuses on building connection and clear goals in therapy.

She began practicing full time in 2017 after moving to Mississippi in 2015. Her work has included child welfare, public schools, church ministry, retail, and community mental health. Those experiences shape how she talks with clients and what she pays attention to in sessions.

Ja’Lise favors tools that teach new skills and change unhelpful patterns. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift thoughts that worsen mood and behavior. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and Motivational Interviewing to support change when motivation feels low.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps, skill practice, and problem solving. She emphasizes connection and helps people notice how relationships and culture influence their choices.

Outside the office she leads worship and plays guitar, and she writes poetry, music, and stories. Those creative interests inform a style that values expression and meaning while keeping work practical and goal oriented.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Ja’Lise commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills in her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thoughts that fuel anxiety or low mood and then practice different ways of thinking and behaving. It is useful for worry, depression, and habits that get in the way of daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions, reducing reactivity, and improving relationships; it can be helpful when emotions feel overwhelming.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or unsure about change. That approach is conversational and helps clarify what matters most so motivation can grow naturally. Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. She works together with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions may be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not preferred. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter, flexible check-ins when a longer session won't fit the day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, and busy schedules.