Jaycie Westphal

Be. Practitioner and project clinical specialist | Licensed Professional Counselor | RYT-200

The mind is a powerful tool. It allows us to think, plan, and solve problems. It can also lead us to overthink, ruminate, and fixate on things outside of our control. When the power of the mind takes over, we become disconnected with ourselves, with others, and with the present moment. We can address some of this disconnection by creating change in our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. However, the mind is only one aspect of our holistic self as there are deeply rooted connections that exist between our mind and our body. Each of our bodies store “data” on a cellular level: memories, experiences, and emotions. The mind may seem in charge, but the body is responding to the same stimuli and beyond. Since our bodies act as a storage container, we hold onto data from our past that our mind can not even put into words. This means if we truly want to reconnect with our present experiences, we must account for the mind as well as the body.

Jaycie utilizes an integrative approach informed by person-centered and somatic therapies that will address your mind and your body. Person-centered therapy supports your full potential, while somatic therapies bridge the mind-body connection. Adjunct supports offered in session include yoga, aerial yoga, meditation, tapping, breath techniques, and affirmations. All of these modalities take place in the present moment with your present experiences. Jaycie is adept at creating a safe, affirmative space where others can freely explore identities, areas of concern, the mind-body connection, and lived experiences. This allows us to completely reconnect with ourselves, with others, and with the present moment.

Jaycie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Wisconsin. She started her training process at Be. and has since fulfilled the 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience required for full licensure. Jaycie works alongside youth and adults ages 5-35+ with special interest in the young adult population. She has training on various therapeutic techniques, adjunct supports, assessments, and diagnostic skills to help support the population she serves. Jaycie has experience with individual therapy, school-based therapy, group therapy, college counseling, family support, and telehealth services. Jaycie joined the administrative side of Be. with her role as the Practitioner and Project Clinical Specialist (PPCS). As the PPCS, she serves as the main point of communication between Be. collective providers, clients, and the Executive Clinical Director.

To further her professional development, Jaycie completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training and aerial yoga training which certifies her as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and an Aerial Yoga Teacher (Level 1). Both of these processes provide us the opportunity to release stored body data through the use of movement, meditation, breath, and body awareness. We can learn invaluable information about ourselves simply by noticing how we show up in a yoga pose.

A direct quote that perfectly summarizes Jaycie’s message is from The Body Keeps the Score, “Our sense of ourselves is anchored in a vital connection with our bodies. Simply noticing what you feel fosters emotional regulation, and it helps you to stop trying to ignore what is going on inside you. [...] Once you start approaching your body with curiosity rather than with fear, everything shifts.” (Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.).

When it comes to defining her “Be.” Jaycie crafted the statement, “Be. here, Be. curious”. This statement is a reminder of the power that comes from the present moment and remaining curious about our experiences. It is reflective of van der Kolk’s message that everything within us shifts when we simply notice our present experiences with a gentle, non-judgmental curiosity. Jaycie is eager to support you as you discover and define your own Be.

Education and Certifications

Masters of Science in Education from UW-Oshkosh
Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UW-River Falls
National Certified Counselor (NCC) from the National Board for Certified Counselors