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Where depth, culture, and clinical excellence intersect!

Healing happens when people feel seen within the full context of their experiences.

Let's do this!

MY MISSION

My mission is to increase access to high-quality, culturally responsive, and affirming virtual mental health care for individuals from diverse communities. We provide a safe and supportive space where clients feel seen and understood, and are empowered to heal from past experiences, navigate life’s challenges, and develop healthier coping strategies. Our goal is to help individuals become grounded in who they are while growing into who they are meant to be, building resilience, clarity, and lasting emotional wellness.
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Hi there! I’m Jayla.

You’re one step closer to reaching your fullest potential
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I’m Jayla Harrison, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Founder of Rooted & Rising Counseling and Wellness.

My work is grounded in clinical depth, cultural awareness, and a genuine commitment to helping people feel understood within the full context of their lives. As a Black woman shaped by my upbringing on the South Side of Chicago, I bring an informed perspective on how identity, community, family systems, and systemic experiences influence emotional well-being and the way we navigate relationships, stress, and personal growth.

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The Services

The Services

01.
Individual Therapy

A personalized space to explore, process, and evolve.

We work with individuals navigating:

• Depression, anxiety, and mood instability

• Personality patterns and relational challenges

• Trauma and chronic stress

• Identity exploration and life transitions

This work is both reflective and action-oriented. It is designed to help you understand yourself as you create meaningful change.

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Couples Therapy

For couples seeking clarity, reconnection, and deeper emotional intimacy.

We support couples in:

• Improving communication and emotional attunement

• Navigating conflict and repairing trust

• Understanding relational patterns and attachment dynamics

• Strengthening long-term partnership foundations

03.
Clinical Supervision

For provisionally licensed clinicians seeking thoughtful, growth-oriented supervision.

Supervision is offered through a culturally responsive and clinically integrative lens, supporting you in:

• Developing your therapeutic voice and clinical identity

• Strengthening case conceptualization and ethical decision-making

• Navigating the realities of community mental health and private practice

I can’t wait to work together!

I accept Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, UnitedHealthcare, Self-Pay, and Sliding Scale rates.

Let's do it!

Testimonials
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  • "I’ve been working with my therapist, Jayla, for almost two years now, and I truly feel fortunate to have found someone who fits so well with my needs. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where I feel heard, supported, and challenged in the best ways. Jayla genuinely cares about my wellbeing and has helped me grow in ways I never thought possible—encouraging me to step outside of my comfort zone and teaching me healthier coping strategies. I would honestly give her 10,000/10 stars!"

    - Amber A.

  • “Jayla is such a positive light for her clients. She is dependable, solution-focused, and hard working."

    - Dr. Grace Martin

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Ready to jump in?

Fill out the form or email us at Jayla@rootedandrising-therapy.com to get started!
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