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Jalessa Townsend, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts

Jalessa Townsend

Individual therapy

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LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSWs), like Jalessa Townsend, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Jalessa has a Master of Social Work at Smith College.

Available virtually|MA
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Racial Identity
Self Esteem
Stress
Style
Exploratory
Candid
Collaborative

Hi there, I'm Jalessa!

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps adults navigate anxiety, perfectionism, relationship challenges, life transitions, and identity concerns. Using a warm, psychodynamic and evidence-based approach, I help clients understand the patterns keeping them stuck so they can build greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust.

My focus

I work exclusively with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt. Many of my clients are high-achieving individuals who appear to have it all together but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they can't seem to break.

My approach

Therapy with me is a collaborative process of making sense of your story. I use a psychodynamic, relational approach alongside evidence-based practices to help you understand recurring patterns, strengthen self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change that extends beyond the therapy room.

Expertise

Focus populations

BIPOC
Body Positivity
Educators
First Gen American/Immigrant Parents
LGBTQIA+
Military/Veterans
Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy
Queer
Racial Justice
Recovery/12 Step Friendly
Single Mother
+ 11 more

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • All Savers
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Anthem

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work at Smith College.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

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