Jessie’s educational journey began at a small liberal arts college in Tennessee. At Sewanee: The University of the South Jessie embraced the small class sizes and meaningful connections with professors as mentors and partners in education. As an undergraduate, Jessie majored in Psychology and Minored in Women’s and Gender Studies. An Irish adventure awaited Jessie following graduation. She headed off to Dublin, Ireland to study at Trinity College Dublin. While living in Dublin, Jessie earned a Masters in Philosophy delving into her fascination with psychoanalytic studies.

Jessie eventually moved back to the States to attend Baylor University Graduate School. At Baylor, Jessie studied at the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work concentrating in clinical practice. During that time, she interned at a Psychiatric Hospital as well as the Baylor Counseling Center. Loving to work with young adults and the family system, she realized the impact therapy has at all stages of life and how an individual functions within a unique system, which must be understood to find growth and healing. Following Baylor, Jessie landed in Austin when she accepted a job as a Counselor at a boutique private school for gifted and talented youth (pre-k through middle school).

After three years in the school setting, Jessie joined GT Therapy Group where she honed her expertise working with gifted individuals. In the Summer of 2024, Jessie moved back to her hometown of Atlanta, GA. In addition to Texas, Jessie is now fully licensed to practice in Georgia and recently opened Gifted Minds Psychotherapy, her own private practice. Jessie enjoys being back in Atlanta with her husband, three sons, and three dogs. She loves coffee, long walks, and audiobooks.