Jaylin Schraner

I’m an LCSW with experience in clinical mental health, working mainly with adults seeking genuine connection and meaningful change. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for change, so I focus on understanding your whole self—your history, patterns, strengths, and the areas that feel stuck.

I’m experienced in supporting clients with suicidality, anxiety, depression, and stress, and I especially enjoy identity work and exploring big questions like “Who am I?” and “What do I want my life to look like?”

Outside of work, I love my pets, hot yoga, and trying new restaurants with friends. I bring a curious, kind, and grounded energy to therapy and am committed to walking alongside you, not just diagnosing you.

My approach is practical, relational, and reflective, guided by Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) while bringing in tools from Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) as well as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). I see therapy as a compassionate conversation, a space where we are both present, tuned in, and working together.

In this space, we also focus on building environments and habits that support your mental health. I bring skills, strategies, and resources that fit your life, and often incorporate mindfulness, psychoeducation, art, and creative homework to keep therapy grounded, engaging, and practical.

All new clients begin with a free 15-minute phone consultation to ensure we’re a good fit. During this call, I’ll ask questions like “Why therapy now?” and “What are the main stressors or areas you want to focus on?” This is a collaborative conversation, not a commitment, so we can both decide whether moving forward feels right.

The first full session is a comprehensive evaluation grounded in evidence-based social work frameworks and assessment methods. We’ll review biological, psychological, and social factors, complete safety screening and planning as needed, review consent, and begin developing a treatment plan. We’ll discuss broad goals and a general timeline for our work together—because therapy is intentional, and my goal is to support you toward independence.