Therapist profile
Jalen Jimenez-Sylla, LICSW
Minnesota
Licensed clinician - Anger and anxiety focus
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Minnesota / 26078
- NPI1134808264
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMinnesota
About
- CBT for thinking habits
- DBT skills for emotion
- Motivational interviewing
About Jalen
Jalen Jimenez-Sylla is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with 3 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem, depression, and anger. She also works with issues like addictions, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
Her approach centers on listening first. She learns what matters to the person and adapts conversations to those priorities. Sessions aim to make practical sense of feelings, reactions, and choices rather than relying on jargon.
Jalen uses a mix of methods that fit the problem at hand. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thinking that fuel anger and anxiety. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance when feelings feel overwhelming.
Mindfulness and Client-Centered techniques help slow things down in the session. Motivational Interviewing supports shifts in motivation when someone wants to change habits tied to anger or addictions. These methods are applied in straightforward, step-by-step ways.
She pays attention to communication problems and codependency that can make resentment build over time. Practical tools and small behavioral experiments are common parts of work together. The goal is clearer thinking and more options for responding when stress or anger comes up.
Jalen conducts sessions in English and practices in Minnesota. If you want to begin, follow the site's steps to view online therapy options and schedule an initial meeting.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Jalen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anger and anxiety. CBT focuses on clear steps and exercises you can practice between sessions to shift reactions and behavior.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills are practical tools for moments when strong feelings lead to snapping or avoidance. Client-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing support collaborative conversations about goals and readiness to change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jalen will help you decide which methods fit your goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as you go. That collaboration makes it easier to try new strategies and notice what helps.
The site describes how to view online therapy options before booking. Please confirm the current session formats when you schedule so you know the exact way sessions will be delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so you can attend from a quieter location.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, depression, anger, addictions, and related issues like codependency and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style combined with practical methods such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address thinking and behavior patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Minnesota LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Minnesota.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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