Aleisha provides individual therapy for children and adolescents who struggle with interpersonal skills, self-esteem, anxiety, ADHD, behavior, anger management, bullying, depression, and major life transitions. She has worked with children of many different cultures and a wide range of presenting issues.

Aleisha recognizes the importance of teaching children how to cope with big emotions, unwanted thoughts, and feelings while they’re young in order to have a solid foundation for dealing with life’s inevitable challenges of the future. She believes maintaining a strong, therapeutic relationship that is transparent, collaborative, and unconditional is crucial for building trust and will also facilitate the healing process. Therapy is about providing a safe space where people can be themselves and not be judged for it. Aleisha utilizes an integrative approach to counseling including a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and play therapy. This approach allows children to learn problem-solving skills, fosters growth, and empowers them to know they are capable of thriving and accomplishing their goals.

Aleisha has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Hispanic Studies from East Carolina University. She has studied abroad in Granada, Spain, and enjoys immersing herself in other cultures.  Upon graduation from ECU, Aleisha went to the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!) to complete her master's degree in Community Counseling. She has since worked with children in the school setting as well as adults in outpatient services. Aleisha has also spent some time conducting crisis assessments and providing counseling services to individuals who struggled with suicidal thoughts, psychosis, and substance use.

Aleisha has a three-year-old daughter and loves being a mom. She also enjoys binge watching shows, dance, yoga, listening to music/podcasts, shopping and reading books in her spare time.