For the People.
By the People.
A therapeutic love offering to the people of the DMV — supporting healing spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. A movement for the culture and the people that built it.
Serving DC, Maryland and Virginia
Individual Therapy
Personal Development
Couples Therapy
Workshops
Community Events
Individual Therapy Personal Development Couples Therapy Workshops Community Events
Dismantling stigma.
Building better lives.
WHAT WE DO
ALS creates an authentic and meaningful space for individuals to take off their mask, let their hair out, and have real talk — no chasers — about the challenges affecting their lives.
We specialize in the unpacking of trauma, patterns, and beliefs that are keeping you from the life you deserve. This is not surface-level work. We go deep. And the results show up in your real life.
INTERNAL TRANSFORMATION. EXTERNAL RESULTS.
Dismantling the stigma of mental health to improve the wellbeing and personal development of our community.
Transform — internal transformation for safety within yourself
Grow— personal development and new ways of being
Achieve — the relationships and life you actually want
YOUR THERAPIST
Shenelle Jackson
LCSW | LICSW | LCSW-C
I ain't your friend —
I'm your therapist.
DC native. Howard MSW. Nearly 20 years across victim services, child and family, community mental health, and CSEC. I built ALS because people who look like us deserve a therapist who actually gets it — without needing it explained.
Individual Therapy
Childhood trauma, anger, anxiety, fear of success, Black Tax, financial trauma, self-esteem, success management. 1:1 trauma-informed therapy that goes to the root — not just the surface.
Four ways to work together.
HOW WE SHOW UP FOR YOU
Whether you are unpacking childhood wounds, navigating love and heartbreak, figuring out a relationship, or healing from what work has done to you — there is a space for you here.
Single and Relationship Trauma Therapy
Dating trauma, infidelity from both sides, attachment styles, self-worth, getting back into the dating pool. Unpack what happened, gain clarity on what you want, and learn how to go after it in a healthy way.
Relationship Clarity Counseling
Pre-commitment counseling for couples who are getting serious, hitting challenges, or asking the hard question — do we build this or walk away? Clarity before you commit. Not for married couples.
Workplace Trauma & FMLA Support
Hostile environments, discrimination, burnout, and the real cost of a workplace making you sick. Clinical therapy for workplace wounds — plus FMLA documentation support when you need to step back.
Ready to start?
Book a free 15-minute consultation. No commitment, no pressure — just a real first conversation to see if we are the right fit.
Insurance accepted · Telehealth & in-person · We respond within one business day