Jodie Tingle-Willis

My communication style

A lot of people think they want a therapist who will tell them exactly what to do. But if you’re honest with yourself — when someone tells you what to do, what happens? If you’re like most people, you do the opposite, or resent the advice, or… well, you know. Without even knowing you, I trust you enough to believe the answers are already with you.

My journey to mental healthcare

I often felt painfully unseen and unheard by the world around me. The one exception was my guidance counselor — someone who listened without judgment and patiently helped me sort through my challenges. I’ll never forget what it felt like to receive unconditional positive regard for the first time. It was like drinking after days in the desert.

My goals for you

I believe you carry an inner wisdom that knows what you need — my role is to help you listen to it. We’ll start by exploring what brought you to therapy right now and what shifts would help you. Many people come to me feeling pulled in different directions — some of them want change, while others feel afraid or stuck.

Our first session

Starting something new can feel scary, especially when it means sharing your inner world. Here’s a little peek at what you can expect to ease any nerves you might have. What our first sessions might look like: After we say hello and settle in, I’ll ask something like, “What brought you to therapy right now?” This helps us focus.

I identify as...

• Female, Non-binary
• Caucasian or White
• Interfaith, Pagan, Spiritual