- Client-centered focus
- CBT tools
- Relationship support
About Jalesah
Jalesah Brooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and life transitions. She offers a calm, respectful presence and encourages clients to take small steps toward clearer thinking and steadier emotions. Her style aims to make a worried parent feel heard and understood from the first visit.
Brooks centers sessions on the person's own goals and perspective, following a client-centered approach that values what each person brings to the room. She also uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and from the Gottman Method to address relationship concerns when relevant. Sessions focus on practical strategies alongside empathetic listening.
With eight years of experience as an LPC in New Jersey, she supports people as they build coping skills and adjust to change. Her work is grounded in respect and sensitivity, and she emphasizes collaborative planning so clients know what to expect between sessions.
People who start with her can expect short-term skill work as well as space for deeper conversation when needed. She encourages clients to set goals they can use in daily life and checks in on progress regularly. The aim is steady, manageable change rather than sudden fixes.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and practical details are confirmed when arranging the first meeting.
How these approaches fit into online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person’s own goals. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offers empathy, and helps people make sense of their thoughts and feelings. This approach is useful when someone needs a steady, understanding space to talk things through.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It helps identify unhelpful thinking and builds specific skills to manage anxiety, low mood, or stress. Sessions often include short exercises and practical steps to use between meetings.
The Gottman Method provides structured ways to improve communication and reduce conflict in close relationships. It can include looking at interaction patterns and practicing new ways to speak and listen with a partner when relationship concerns are part of the work.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process and is done together. The therapist will talk about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that match those needs. This collaborative way makes it easier to adjust if something isn’t working.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are set when arranging care. Online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so appointments are easier to keep. Licensed professionals can still use the same therapeutic tools through virtual meetings, and sessions are designed to focus on practical change and steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is client-centered, offering a respectful, empathetic space, combined with practical CBT techniques and relationship work when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I start scheduling with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.