Jaleesa Pirtle

Jaleesa Pirtle, a dedicated licensed professional counselor (LCPC) with a Master’s degree from Roosevelt University, understands that the journey to healing can feel overwhelming. With a compassionate approach, she creates a safe space for individuals to explore the experiences that led them to seek support. Jaleesa believes that it is never too late to start prioritizing one's mental health and well-being. She meets her clients at the intersection of life’s challenges, helping them process their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that shape their self-perception and worldview. Her therapeutic specialties include anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, challenging life transitions, identity exploration, relationship issues, grief/loss, and trauma. Jaleesa is particularly passionate about empowering individuals of color, providing support for the stress related to marginalization, acculturation, and intergenerational conflict. Additionally, she has extensive experience assisting clients with educational and career guidance to help them achieve their personal goals. Jaleesa's keen interest in working with mothers spans the entire parenting experience, from infertility to complex dynamics with adult children, reflecting her deep commitment to family and personal growth. Through a variety of modalities, including mindfulness-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and strength-based techniques, Jaleesa is honored to guide her clients on their transformational journeys, fostering empowerment and resilience every step of the way.