Jessie Kaleikau

MA, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #C7448)

Jessie Kaleikau, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #C7448)

“You aren’t what’s happened to you, you’re how you’ve overcome it.”- Beau Taplin

As a therapist, it is my job to walk alongside you throughout your journey. As a survivor of trauma, myself, I understand first-hand how it feels to be stuck in a cycle of hopelessness and how being in a dark place can feel paralyzing. I am here to sit with you to help create a brave space where we can work together to strengthen your resiliency and your tools to get through those dark times. 

I grew up on the only Native reservation in Alaska and am Alaskan Native/Pacific Islander. In Alaska, I was able to work at the community mental health center on my reservation, in addition to other internships I have completed throughout my time attending Fort Lewis College, in the mental health field. I have worked in the mental health field for 10 years and have experience working with people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, and families who experienced generational trauma, anxiety, depression, and life adjustments. I also have experience working with teenagers and families in a school system. As a graduate school intern, I was able to see how the school environment directly impacts mental health and that helped me learn more about the systems around us and the impact they have on us. I think of mental health as intersectional and incorporate that into my practice as well. As a woman of color, I understand how we are influenced and affected by relationships, institutions, and systems around us. I only provide therapy services with people who are in the state of Oregon.

I specialize in working with teenagers (12+), adults, and families who have experienced anxiety, depression, life adjustments/stressors, relational issues, and individuals who have experienced trauma, abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault survivors. I work from a trauma-informed, person-first, person-centered approach, with a narrative therapy lens. Using trauma-informed care means that I have an understanding of how trauma can impact you, your worldview, and your relationships with others. Narrative therapy looks at what is your story, and helps you find your identity and voice. Together we can rewrite your story to help you find your sense of self to live authentically. In the therapy room I allow you to lead because you know yourself better than I do and you have the power to change your story.

In addition to direct one-one care, I also have experience working as a mental health consultant. I have worked with businesses and non-profits to incorporate a mental health and diversity inclusion into their business. I have worked with folks marginalized by houselessness, sex work, violence, substance use, and poverty through providing radical hospitality, community care, and teaching trauma-informed care. I also offer consultations for mental health professionals on how to work with BIPOC folks and teenagers. Please contact me about prices and availability.

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Fort Lewis College and a Master of Arts in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from George Fox University. I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Oregon.

Outside of therapy here are some fun facts about me: I am a cancer sun, cancer moon, libra rising who enjoys reading, hiking, exploring Oregon, traveling, and being with my loved ones. I’m passionate about social justice, mental health, having fun, and leveling up on Candy Crush.