Jaylea Black

Jaylea Black is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Colorado and a licensed specialist clinical social worker and licensed master’s addiction counselor in Kansas, bringing five years of clinical experience to her work. She combines formal licensure and targeted training to support clients across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds.

Her professional training includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, Competency to Stand Trial evaluations, and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). Jaylea has worked with people ages 3 and up from rural and urban communities, including members of the LGBT+ community, and has experience addressing chronic and terminal illness.

Jaylea treats a wide range of presenting concerns, such as depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, parenting and career difficulties, grief, anger management, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. Her approach is eclectic and empathetic; she does not rely on stigmatizing labels and seeks to create a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate space for each person.

Her counseling style is warm and interactive, blending cognitive-behavioral techniques, EMDR, and Solution Focused Therapy. Jaylea adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each client’s specific needs and goals rather than applying a single method for everyone.

Jaylea recognizes the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life and offers support and empowerment for those ready to take that step. The first session serves as a consult to determine mutual fit, review expectations and goals, and decide whether to move forward together.