Today we’d like to introduce you to Tyler-Leah Jackson.
Hi Tyler-Leah, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My story is a little bit conventional and unconventional. as a daughter of an educator it was instilled in me early on that I would seek out higher education and I always knew I wanted to do something that would help others I just couldn’t figure out which pathway I was going to embark on. I majored in psychology and thought I was gonna be one of those forensic mine psychologists until my professor informed us of how scarce those positions are. that led me to social work in that passion for social work has grown so much since 2016 I’ve been able to be a community organizer Provide crisis intervention, direct Family Services, housing assistance And now I have a fully running private practice where I primarily serve veterans with complex PTSD Karma victims of sexual assault and black queer folx. every day I get the opportunity to help someone fill in the puzzle pieces that they look at their life through and it’s invigorating
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I would say life transitions definitely have taken place between COVID 19 and the shutdown happening right after I obtain my initial license. I had to work about four different jobs at one time but I gained a lot of experience during that time I got into a major car accident at the hands of a drunk driver so that recovery, my father passing and then I had my daughter shortly after so it definitely was a whirlwind.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about https://www.guidedgrowtherapy.com/?
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice that primarily serves black and queer clients, veterans who have complex PTSD or military sexual trauma, and those experiencing various life transitions. I don’t really reflect on what sets me apart from others. My focus is to ensure that my clients are a fit for my clinical focus, style, and lens because therapeutic alliance is imperative. I want people to have a positive experience when they are exploring the most uncomfortable parts of themselves. I think my clients love and enjoy the authenticity that I bring to their care and the attentiveness that I have to their lives. I want readers to know is therapy isn’t a 1 size fits all it’s okay to shop; around it’s actually really recommended so that you can figure out who’s a fit for the place that you’re in. I am honored to walk the journey of healing with my clients and everyone is deserving of a clinician who feels the same way.
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
My definition of success includes balance The ability to take care of my physical well being calm and my emotional well being, my financial well being and being involved in my community. success is a journey not a destination there’s different versions through all life transitions and so as long as when I reflect I can find not only moments of trial and frustration but joy and excitement i’ve been successful.
Pricing:
- Individual Session $130
- Couples/Family Sessions $150
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.guidedgrowtherapy.com/
Image Credits
Nine James Photography
https://www.instagram.com/ninejamesphoto/
