Welcome! I'm Jessie.
You Bring the Expertise on Your Child; I Bring the Tools.

Hi, I’m Jessie Cantrell, a licensed professional counselor with 10 years of experience. I’m passionate about helping parents, children, and teens navigate challenges to build stronger relationships and healthier emotional foundations.

In my practice, I operate on a foundational belief: Parents are the primary guides in their children’s lives. You know your child better than any therapist ever could. That is why my approach isn't about bypassing your authority or keeping you in the waiting room while I "fix" your child. Instead, my goal is to partner with you, equipping you with the practical, evidence-based tools you need to be the true catalyst for positive change in your home.

As a wife and mom of two, I know firsthand how rewarding—and challenging—parenting can be. This fuels my passion for creating a compassionate, judgment-free space where families can grow and thrive.

I believe that building a strong, resilient family happens through the power of everyday moments. At Moments Matter Counseling, I focus on the reality that every step forward counts—because even the smallest, most ordinary moments can spark big changes for your family.

I specialize in parent-led interventions that put you back in the driver's seat, specifically focusing on Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and SPACE Treatment:

• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): An incredibly effective approach for addressing challenging behaviors, defiance, and tantrums. Through live coaching, I help you confidently manage behavior, reduce your own parenting stress, and restore a joyful, respectful bond with your child.

• SPACE Treatment (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions): A groundbreaking, entirely parent-based treatment program for children and teens struggling with anxiety, OCD, and related issues. Instead of putting the burden of therapy on your child, SPACE equips you with the tools to change how you respond to their anxiety. By shifting your approach, you can directly reduce your child's symptoms and help them build lifelong resilience.

(Note: I am also trained in EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT to support emotional healing when needed.)