Joelle Jefferson, MSW, LGSW (she/her)
Hi there, I’m Joelle (she/her), a relational and collaborative therapist who believes therapy works best when it feels like two real people in conversation. You might be a thoughtful, curious person who knows your patterns, your history, and the “why” of everything, yet still feels stuck or disconnected from the life you want. I see therapy as a space to slow down and make sense of your experiences alongside someone who can hold them with care and context.
The way we move through the world is shaped by our histories, identities, relationships, and the systems we live within. In therapy, we can explore how these layers intersect, where they create tension, where they offer strength, and where there is room for something expansive to grow. My clients are often neurodivergent and/or queer, seeking a space where they do not have to over-explain themselves and can feel seen as their full, complex selves. Many think and speak in ways that are richly detailed or non-linear, and I value that as part of how they make meaning.
My approach is warm, engaged, and deeply human. I show up in session as a real person rather than a blank slate, and I value radical transparency in our work. You will always know what I am noticing and why, because I believe therapy works best when nothing feels hidden or mysterious. I’m skilled at following complex, winding stories and helping you find the thread that matters most. Together, we create space for what feels heavy while also noticing and basking the moments of lightness that break through.
You do not need to minimize or translate yourself here. Therapy can be a place to breathe, reconnect with your sense of self, and practice new ways of being.
Specialties: LGBTQIA, Neurodivergence
