Therapist profile
Jalissa Newton, LCMHC, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed counselor - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLCMHC, LPC
- LicenseLPC, South Carolina / 7247; LPC, Georgia / LPC014945; LCMHC, North Carolina / 21088; LPC, Oregon / C9989; LMHC, Florida / MH25836
- NPI1740866458
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationSouth Carolina
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Career and motivation
About Jalissa
Jalissa Newton is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ten years of clinical experience. She practices in South Carolina and works with adults on common life strains such as stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, career setbacks, and anger.
Her approach treats the person as the expert in their own life. She helps people notice what already works for them and builds on those strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. Expect straightforward conversation about what feels hard right now and what might help next.
She also assists people facing major life changes, grief, addictive patterns, parenting challenges, and the complications that come from family history. Work can also include support around ADHD, motivation, and problems with communication or commitment. The aim is to reduce the day-to-day friction that makes stress and anger spike.
With ten years of experience, she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions and track progress. That might mean trying new coping tools, practicing different responses to conflict, or identifying unhelpful habits that keep problems going. Clients are invited to test approaches and give feedback so the plan fits real life.
Practical matters like scheduling, cost, and how to begin are handled through the service sign-up. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session to get started.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
She commonly works from practical, evidence-based approaches that help people recognize patterns and learn new responses. For example, cognitive-behavioral strategies focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative ways of thinking and acting. These techniques are useful for anxiety, anger, and daily stressors. Another common set of methods involves skill-building around communication and problem-solving. That work looks at concrete interactions - what to say, how to set limits, and ways to reduce escalation. It is often helpful for recurring relationship conflicts and work-related frustration. Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that fit their life, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are invited to try tools between sessions and report back so the plan can change as needed. Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Some formats may also require less bandwidth or let a person choose audio only when that suits them better.Areas of focus
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Oregon, Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, career problems, anger, depression, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize skills people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and practical concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.