Neurodivergent-affirming therapy · Burleson, Texas

Real care for every kind of mind.

You don't need to act "normal."
You need someone who gets it.

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BrainKind is a private practice built for people whose brains work differently — and for people who are finally ready to stop pretending they don't. ✦ BrainKind is a private practice built for people whose brains work differently — and for people who are finally ready to stop pretending they don't. ✦ BrainKind is a private practice built for people whose brains work differently — and for people who are finally ready to stop pretending they don't. ✦ BrainKind is a private practice built for people whose brains work differently — and for people who are finally ready to stop pretending they don't. ✦
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"You don't have to keep
white-knuckling it alone."

There is another way — and it starts with one honest conversation.

What we work on

Support that's actually built for you

01

Anxiety

Calm the noise and build real-world resilience with tools that make sense for your life.

02

ADHD

Structure, strategies, and support — designed around how your brain actually works.

03

OCD

Break the cycle. Reclaim the parts of your life that OCD has been running.

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LGBTQ+ Affirming

Fully inclusive. You are welcome here exactly as you are.

Jessica Ellison, LCSW
About Jessica

Understanding, Acceptance, and Expertise — From Someone Who Truly Gets It.

Hi, I'm Jessica Ellison, LCSW. I built BrainKind because therapy should feel like a conversation, not a checklist — and because too many people leave appointments feeling more misunderstood than when they walked in.

As an adult, I was late-diagnosed with ADHD — and it answered so many questions I'd been carrying for years. It illuminated why I always felt different, why I thought I was too much, why certain things that seemed easy for everyone else felt like climbing a wall for me. It was a huge light bulb moment.

I built BrainKind because I want to help others be kind to themselves — because I personally understand the exhaustion of overthinking, the weight of constant worry, and the chaos of trying to juggle too many balls every single day. You are not too much. Your brain just works differently. And that's something I don't just say — I've lived it.

I utilize a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches — drawing from the gold standards for ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and identity exploration. My favorites include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy — and I mix and match based on what actually clicks for you. Some sessions might look like structured skill-building. Others might involve art, storytelling, or role-playing through a situation that's been tripping you up. The method always follows the person, never the other way around.

I offer individual therapy for ages 10 and up, and secure telehealth sessions across Texas.


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How I Can Support You

Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions for ages 10 and up, focused entirely on your goals — not a generic plan.

Support for Life Transitions

Changes in school, work, relationships, or identity can feel enormous. I can help you find solid ground again.

Managing Stress & Emotions

When overwhelm or burnout is running the show, we build tools that actually work in real life.

Building Self-Understanding

Space to explore who you are and get stronger at dealing with the hard stuff. No performance required.

Telehealth Across Texas

Secure, private online sessions — so location never gets in the way of getting support.

Therapy Tailored for You

CBT, Narrative Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Therapy — and more. The approach always follows the person, never the other way around.

If you're ready to work with someone who actually gets what it's like to be you — I'd love to hear from you.

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Services

Support for the way
your brain works.

No cookie-cutter approaches. No one-size-fits-all plans. Just honest, evidence-informed therapy designed around you.

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Anxiety

Calm the Noise,
Build Resilience

You know that feeling — your brain won't stop, but you can't point to exactly why.

Anxiety isn't always "I'm scared of something specific." More often it's racing thoughts that won't quit. A constant low-grade dread. Feeling overwhelmed by things that shouldn't be that big a deal — or being so stressed all the time that it just feels like your personality now.

If that sounds familiar, you're not broken. But you might need a better toolkit.

Think of how we work together like this: you can't build a house without tools. CBT gives you the tools — ways to examine the thoughts driving anxiety, interrupt them, and build new patterns. We layer in grounding techniques and nervous system skills so you have real options when everything feels like too much.

The goal isn't to never feel stressed. It's to stop being ambushed by it.

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ADHD

Focus, Structure,
and Real-Life Strategies

Do you start things with good intentions and wonder what happened two hours later?

Do you feel like you're always running behind — like everyone else got a manual for life and yours never showed up? You're smart, you try hard. So why does it still feel like failing?

ADHD isn't about willpower. It's about executive function — and for a lot of people, nobody ever explained that, or gave them real strategies to work with it instead of against it.

We work on routines that actually fit your life, attention regulation, and practical tools built around how your brain actually works. No shame. No "just try harder." Just strategies that help you take back your day.

Calm therapy office with white bench and soft decor
OCD

Break the Cycle,
Reclaim Your Life

OCD doesn't always look like what you've seen on TV.

Does it feel like things just aren't right and you can't move on until they are? Do you avoid certain situations, people, or places because you know they'll set off a spiral? Do you have thoughts that feel intrusive or terrifying — and the more you try not to think about them, the louder they get?

A lot of people with OCD don't recognize it as OCD — they just know their brain won't let them rest. That's exactly why it goes unaddressed for so long.

We use ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) — the gold standard for OCD — to gradually help you face the fears running your day without the compulsions that temporarily relieve them. The goal is getting your life back from the part of your brain that keeps trying to protect you from things that aren't actually dangerous.

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LGBTQ+ Affirming Care

Fully Inclusive,
Fully You

You shouldn't have to edit yourself to feel safe in therapy.

Are you carrying parts of yourself that feel too complicated or too risky to share with the people in your life? Are you figuring out who you are — or trying to hold together an identity that the world keeps telling you should be different?

Whether you're navigating your identity for the first time, looking for a space where you don't have to explain or defend yourself, or dealing with the real weight of hiding — this is a place where you can put that down.

BrainKind is a fully affirming, inclusive practice. Your identity is not a problem to be solved. It's part of who you are, and you deserve a therapist who sees that clearly.

Not sure which of these sounds like you — or think it might be more than one?
That's completely okay. Reach out and we'll figure it out together.

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Contact

Let's start the
conversation.

Reaching out is the hardest part — and the most important one. There's no commitment, no forms to fill out yet, no pressure. Just a chance to see if we're a good fit.

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Email Jessica@brain-kind.com
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Phone (817) 580-5300
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Office 295 East Renfro St, Suite 314
Burleson, Texas 76028
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Telehealth Available across Texas via secure video

Ready to reach out?

If you're a new client, send me an email or give me a call to get started. I'll walk you through everything — insurance, paperwork, and what to expect — before we schedule anything.

I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can connect and make sure this feels like the right fit for you.

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Getting Started

What to Expect

Starting therapy can feel like a big unknown — so here's exactly what happens when you reach out to BrainKind.

01

Say Hello

Reach out by email or phone for a free 15-minute consultation. No paperwork yet, no pressure — just a chance to talk and see if we're a good fit.

02

We Handle the Details

I'll verify your insurance benefits, go over your copay, and walk you through any forms before anything gets scheduled. Nothing falls through the cracks.

03

Your First Session

We have a real conversation. I'll ask quite a few questions — not to put you in a box, but to understand who you are, where you've been, and what you want therapy to actually look like for you.

FAQ

Questions You Might Have

If something isn't answered here, just ask. There are no dumb questions — especially when it comes to deciding whether therapy is right for you.

Practical stuff

Sessions are typically around an hour, though shorter sessions are available depending on your needs. How often we meet is something we figure out together — most clients start weekly, and we adjust from there as things shift.

Both. In-person sessions are at the Burleson office, and telehealth is available for anyone across Texas. Some clients do one or the other, some mix them depending on the week. Whatever works best for your life.

Life happens — I get it. I ask for 24 hours notice when you need to cancel, and rescheduling is always an option. I'm not here to penalize you for being human.

Yes, some insurance is accepted. Reach out and I'll verify your benefits and let you know exactly what your copay would be before you commit to anything. If you don't have insurance or it's not covered, I offer a sliding scale — because everyone deserves access to good therapy. Let's talk about it.

Is this right for me?

Completely okay — and honestly, pretty common. There's no prerequisite for showing up. You don't need to know what you want to talk about, have the right vocabulary, or have things figured out. That's what we're here to do together.

Not at all. Many people come in knowing something is off but not knowing exactly what — and that's fine. You don't need a label to deserve support. We figure out what's going on together.

Therapists are a lot like teachers — you've probably had ones that just didn't click, and ones that changed everything. Finding the right fit matters enormously. Just like your favorite ice cream flavor isn't everyone's favorite, the right therapist for you is someone whose style, approach, and personality actually work for your brain — not just in general.

A lot of neurodivergent people have had therapy that felt generic or like being misunderstood — because it was. Let's schedule a consultation so I can hear what you've experienced before and figure out how to make this a much better experience, tailored to exactly what you need.

Honestly? There's no magic timeframe — it's different for everyone, and anyone who tells you otherwise is guessing. What I can tell you is that I check in on this frequently because I think it matters. As things improve, we naturally start stepping back on how often we meet, until you feel confident and solid enough to do life on your own. And if you ever hit a rough patch down the road and need to come back — I'm here. There's no starting over. We just pick back up.

Then you'll fit right in. There is no "right" way to show up in a session. Can't sit still? That's fine. Go on a 10-minute tangent? Sometimes that's where the most important stuff lives. I work with how you are, not how you think you're supposed to be.

Important Information

Your Right to Mental Health Records

You have the right to request and receive a copy of your mental health records. To obtain your records, submit a written request to your provider via email, secure portal, or mail. This is in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code §611.0045. Your provider has 15 days to respond to your written request according to Texas Health & Safety Code §611.008(a).

Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC)

If you have questions about a licensed professional, or wish to make a complaint, contact BHEC directly at:
1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 7.300, Austin, Texas 78701
bhec.texas.gov/discipline-and-complaints
Enforcement@bhec.texas.gov
1-800-821-3205 | or by using the council's complaint form.

Filing a Consumer Complaint

To file a consumer complaint about mental health services, visit the Texas Office of the Attorney General:
texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection

No Surprises Act & Good Faith Estimates

Under the No Surprises Act, all health care providers are required to provide a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) for the cost of services when requested or when services are scheduled for a client not utilizing insurance. If you do not plan to use insurance for services, and you schedule an appointment at least 3 business days in advance, we'll provide your GFE in writing within 1 business day of scheduling. If you schedule at least 10 business days in advance, your written estimate will be provided within 3 business days. You can also request a GFE from any provider before scheduling services.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your GFE from that provider or facility, you have a right to dispute the bill. We're happy to answer any questions about your GFE from our office. For more information about your right to a GFE, visit cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers, call 1-800-985-3059, or email FederalPPDRQuestions@cms.hhs.gov.