Jessalyn Bjorling, Doctoral Student
Jessalyn Bjorling is currently a PsyD student at Spalding University with an emphasis in Forensic Psychology. In 2024, she earned her B.A. in Psychology and Criminology at the University of Illinois Springfield. Jessalyn is now a practicum student at StrongMinds and has experience providing individual therapy and psychological evaluations to children and adolescents with a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, conduct disorders, and trauma exposure.
At StrongMinds, Jessalyn utilizes cognitive behavioral and family-systems therapy techniques to best support children and teens in improving their emotional processing skills, develop coping strategies, build self-esteem, and facilitate healthy relationships. She enjoys collaborating with parents as a team to best support their children’s development. Further, Jessalyn conducts psychological and psychoeducational assessments to identify emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and learning disorders.
Jessalyn is originally from central Illinois and moved to Louisville to pursue graduate school. She enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and dog Rambo, as well as going to concerts, watching TV and movies, playing video games, and writing.
Get to know Jessalyn a bit:
A dream of mine would be to swim with sharks.
My favorite self-wellness activity is spending time with my friends, walking my dog, and reading
I am most comfortable when I am at home with my dog, watching tv or reading a book, and eating my favorite snacks.
I feel powerful when I listen to good music.
What I love about my mind is that I am able to consider the world from multiple perspectives and be empathetic towards others’ beliefs and opinions.
Something my younger self would be proud of is that I never gave up hope and am now working towards earning my PsyD.
My favorite color is lavender.
My happy place is being at a concert with my friends.
A quote that motivates me would be “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.”- Carl Jung
I have a dog named Rambo who is a beagle pit mix. He is sweet, but also full of energy! We enjoy going on walks, playing tug-of-war, and cuddling.
My favorite treats are donuts and chocolate chip cookies.
My favorite artists are Twenty One Pilots, Halsey, Lana Del Ray, The Weeknd, and Lord Huron.
