Jaleesa Strutt

BSW, RSW

I believe therapy begins with creating a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted for who you are. My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, meaning I meet each individual where they are while recognizing that their experiences, relationships, environment, and past trauma can shape how they think, feel, and respond to the world around them.

I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is not to tell you who you should be, but to walk alongside you as you develop greater self-awareness, identify patterns that may no longer serve you, and build the tools needed to move toward the life you want.

I draw from several therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), grief and loss work, and energy-based approaches. I tailor treatment to each person’s individual needs, strengths, values, and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Together, we can work on developing healthy coping skills, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and resilience, while addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, addiction, trauma, relationship challenges, and difficulty navigating major life changes.

I recognize that healing is not always linear. There may be times when progress feels slow, overwhelming, or uncertain. My goal is to provide a space where you can process difficult experiences at your own pace while learning practical strategies to manage emotions, cope with challenges, and reconnect with yourself.
Ultimately, I want therapy to be a place where you can show up authentically—without judgment—and begin creating a deeper understanding of yourself, your experiences, and the life you want moving forward.