Jordan Walley

“If you can sit quietly after difficult news; if in financial downturns you remain perfectly calm; if you can see your neighbors travel to fantastic places without a twinge of jealousy; if you can happily eat whatever is put on your plate; if you can fall asleep after a day of running around without a drink or a pill; if you can always find contentment just where you are: you are probably a dog.” -Jack Kornfield
As human beings, we all tend to have days, weeks, months, or years in which we struggle in life – no matter how hard we try. These struggles can be inflated by a negative stigma surrounding mental health. Self work is difficult – however, it is often necessary and productive. I have been able to work with people in an array of different settings including alternative education programs, hospitals, and living at an orphanage in Honduras. These experiences have allowed me to gain appreciation for individuals who have life experiences that I have not.
Professionally, I am a Licensed Master Social Worker progressing towards additional licenses through supervision and a therapist with Anderson County Schools, where I work with elementary-high schoolers. Personally, I am someone who understands the importance of meeting people where they are. I have a heart for working with children, adolescents, and adults while building rapport and focusing on a strengths-based and solution-focused approach by utilizing each individual’s unique experiences and beliefs. In my spare time, I can often be found kayaking, hiking, playing music, or relaxing with my wife, two dogs (Lennon and Mandy), and cat (Purrfessor).