Therapist profile
Jalissa Newton, LCMHC, LPC
LCMHC LPC - Relationships and Parenting
Continue with JalissaAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Career and motivation
About Jalissa
Jalissa Newton is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10 years of experience. She is based in South Carolina and works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, career challenges, parenting, grief, and addiction.
Jalissa centers sessions on practical conversation and problem solving. She treats everyday problems in clear terms. Clients can expect focused talk about what is happening at home, what patterns are repeating, and small changes to try between meetings.
Her background includes a decade of clinical work across multiple settings. That hands-on time shapes how she notices patterns like attachment struggles, family-of-origin problems, and communication breakdowns. She also brings experience with issues such as anger, depression, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
In sessions she invites clients to name concrete goals and to measure progress. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address specific concerns. Work may include practicing communication skills, planning steps for career or parenting challenges, or making a plan to manage anxiety.
For someone feeling overwhelmed by relationship strain or parenting pressure, she offers a steady, practical approach. The focus is on useful tools and clearer thinking rather than labels. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule their first session.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Jalissa commonly draws on evidence-based approaches that focus on clear skills and behavior change. One approach is behavioral work that helps people identify patterns, try small changes, and track results over time. This is useful for anxiety, low mood, and daily habit shifts. Another approach focuses on communication and attachment-related patterns to untangle repeated conflicts and improve day-to-day interactions. That work centers on noticing how people react in stressful moments and practicing different responses. Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work with each client to decide which techniques fit current goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and may shift as issues change or progress is made. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and let people meet from their own schedule. The site process asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session, so confirm the offered session formats before booking if you need a specific option.Areas of focus
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Oregon, Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem, career difficulties, parenting concerns, grief, addictions, anger, depression, and ADHD.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on clear conversation and problem solving to address everyday home and work challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience across clinical settings.
Which credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds the credentials LCMHC and LPC and practices from South Carolina.
Can I meet with her if I speak another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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