Jesse Escalante

My communication style

When communicating, I lead with gentleness, curiosity, excitement, positivity, laughter, and compassion. I set a tone of encouraging brave speech by welcoming in a space free of judgment with positive regard. The environment can switch depending on where you are that day and what tone is most appropriate to make you feel grounded.

My journey to mental healthcare

I attended UC Berkeley for my Master's in Social Work, where I focused on mental health and grew a passion for harm reduction. My work since has been supporting substance use and mental health due to personal experiences of witnessing how difficult and isolating the journey can be. I knew I wanted to help others feel less alone and supported.

My goals for you

In reaching your goals, I always collaborate with clients to make sure the goals come from you. It is important the goals are in alignment with the future you envision for yourself and normalizing changing or modifying goals as you progress in treatment. I believe in highlighting your accomplishments towards your goal, no matter how big or small.

Our first session

In our first session, we will get to know each other more, understand what brought you into therapy, what your goals are, and really look at how you want your treatment to look. My goal is not to tell you how I will run sessions, but rather to mold my approach to the treatment you are looking for.

I identify as...

• Male
• Hispanic or Latinx