Bright Tribe Therapy and Wellness

Bright Tribe Therapy and Wellness Licensed Psychotherapist (LPC, LMHC) specializing in Teens & Adults.

🪷Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Motherhood, Women's/LGBTQIA issues, Su***de.

Sex-Positive

🌿Refugees & cross-cultural trauma and Wellness

⚡️Mindful, Empowered, Radical⚡️

For those of you who want to help with refugees in STL! Welcome Neighbor STL
02/20/2026

For those of you who want to help with refugees in STL! Welcome Neighbor STL

📣 Our Family Partner Open House is THIS Saturday! 📣

Whether you’re brand new or already connected, this event is for you!

Join us on February 21 from 1–2:30pm at First Unitarian Church (5007 Waterman Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108).

☕️ Enjoy coffee and snacks while you:
- Learn about volunteer opportunities and changes to our Family Partner program
- Meet Sharif, Amin and Marianne, our family partner team
- Learn about resources WNSTL provides Afghan families, and how you can help

➡️ We’d love to see you there, please RSVP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AEA72AA3FBC52-62124552-family

Mom Circle with Bright Tribe Therapy is back this Monday 🤍 We’re talking about something that feels heavy for so many of...
02/20/2026

Mom Circle with Bright Tribe Therapy is back this Monday 🤍 We’re talking about something that feels heavy for so many of us right now - How do we stay grounded during stressful times in the world?

Turning on the news can feel like a montage of the most disturbing things happening all at once. It’s easy to spiral. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. And yet… our kids still need us steady, present, and connected.

We would love to see you there! Sign up online at www.wildsproutsplayplace.com/moms

Whew.St. Charles mamas, beyond the fact that there is endless harrowing news, we have been pushing through this winter w...
02/08/2026

Whew.

St. Charles mamas, beyond the fact that there is endless harrowing news, we have been pushing through this winter with so many days trapped inside. It’s been dark, our vitamin D is low. These days can be LONG and lonely. Our kids are bursting with energy, our patience gets tested, we volley with guilt about screen time and if we can possibly ‘play’ one more second of pretend. (Um, we cannot.)

WE GET IT.

Come hang, let the kiddos play, connect with other mamas and feel a little more sane!

Don’t forget to head to Wild Sprouts website to reserve your spot.

So many mamas have told me they felt nervous to come the first time and then felt so much better afterward. I promise we are chill and welcoming. No need for fancy, just get your babies out the door. This is a safe space. 💜

Whew.St. Charles mamas, beyond the fact that there is endless harrowing news, we have been pushing through this winter w...
02/08/2026

Whew.

St. Charles mamas, beyond the fact that there is endless harrowing news, we have been pushing through this winter with so many days trapped inside. It’s been dark, our vitamin D is low. These days can be LONG and lonely. Our kids are bursting with energy, our patience gets tested, we volley with guilt about screen time and if we can possibly ‘play’ one more second of pretend. (Um, we cannot.)

WE GET IT.

Come hang, let the kiddos play, connect with other mamas and feel a little more sane!

Don’t forget to head to Wild Sprouts website to reserve your spot.

So many mamas have told me they felt nervous to come the first time and then felt so much better afterward. I promise we are chill and welcoming. No need for fancy, just get your babies out the door. This is a safe space. 💜

Can’t believe it’s been a month since our last Mom Circle with Bright Tribe Therapy and Wellness Mom Circle! ❄️ That snow really took us out, but this Monday, we are so back 🙌

We’ll be diving into mom expectations vs. realities. Feel like you can never keep up with the never-ending to-do list? Same. Let’s talk about it 💬💛

✨ Save your spot online!

Sweethearts, this world is absolutely a dumpster fire right now. And there are some really amazing things happening too,...
02/04/2026

Sweethearts, this world is absolutely a dumpster fire right now. And there are some really amazing things happening too, because people are coming together. We’ve got each other.

Some of you may know that I have worked with refugees and victims of war torture and trauma for over 12 years as a clinician, a Board member and an avid volunteer. These are some of the most incredible, loving and giving individuals I have ever had the honor to work with, and they are my family. We need your support now, more than ever.

Come talk to me at Living Room in Maplewood TONIGHT from 5:00-6:00, learn about my work with refugees and how you can get involved with organizations I partner with, like Welcome Neighbor, to make a difference. There are so many things you can do to be a supporter, and it really just starts with showing up. 🙏🏻❤️

Sweethearts, this world is absolutely a dumpster fire right now. And there are some really amazing things happening too....
02/03/2026

Sweethearts, this world is absolutely a dumpster fire right now. And there are some really amazing things happening too. Because we got each other.

02/03/2026

GIRL. Mental health cannot be removed from human rights. Period.

Clinicians, helpers, healers —WHITE PEOPLE especially— make sure you make it really clear that you are safe for vulnerable communities.

Come see me at Living Room on Wednesday to learn how you can support refugees through organizations like Welcome Neighbor in STL! There are so many ways you can show up right now!

Some of you may know that I have worked with refugees and victims of war torture and trauma for over 10 years as a clini...
02/02/2026

Some of you may know that I have worked with refugees and victims of war torture and trauma for over 10 years as a clinician, a Board member and an avid volunteer. These are some of the most incredible, loving and giving individuals I have ever had the honor to work with, and they are my family. We need your support now, more than ever.

Come talk to me at Living Room 2/4 from 5:00-6:00, learn about my work with refugees and how you can get involved with organizations like Welcome Neighbor to make a difference. There are so many things you can do to be a supporter!

Come say hi and show some love!

Monday morning, come drink coffee, let your littles play (or give me a baby to snuggle!) while we hash out the expectati...
01/12/2026

Monday morning, come drink coffee, let your littles play (or give me a baby to snuggle!) while we hash out the expectations versus realities of motherhood. OOoofff!! It’s a wild one.

We have the most wonderful, supportive moms that come to group, and it makes dragging yourself and your kiddos out of the house on Monday a little more bearable. 💜

Good morning, mamas! 💛 Mom Circle with Bright Tribe Therapy and Wellness is finally back tomorrow morning!

Starting the year with a mile-long to-do list and already feeling overwhelmed? Yep, me too. This week we’re chatting about mom realities vs. expectations and how to actually balance it all...or at least try 😉

Reserve your spot now!

It’s been a long holiday break without Mom Circle with  Tribe Therapy and Wellness  and I’ve missed my girls, but we are...
01/08/2026

It’s been a long holiday break without Mom Circle with Tribe Therapy and Wellness and I’ve missed my girls, but we are SO back this Monday! 🥹💛

Anyone else start the year with a whole list of things they want to do… and already feel overwhelmed? Same.

This week we’re talking all about mom realities vs. expectations and how to actually balance it all (or at least try 😉).

I realllllly can’t wait to see you all back in the playroom, this one is going to feel so good. ✨

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7602 S Big Bend Boulevard
Maplewood, MO
63117

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About Jillayna (said Jill-anna)

Hi! Welcome to my page. My name is Jillayna, pronounced Jill-anna (just ignore the ‘y’!) and I am the owner of Bright Tribe Therapy and Wellness. I am a licensed therapist (LPC) specializing in Depression, identity development, anxiety and trauma in Mothers, Women, Teens and Children. My background is in anthropology and psychology, and I have a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am trained in, and most commonly employ psychotherapy, EMDR, interpersonal, narrative therapy, as well as expressive arts and mindfulness practice.

My experience includes working with children and teenagers with significant depression and anxiety, Mothers and new mamas struggling with transition, depression and anxiety, cross-cultural trauma work with refugee children and adolescents, and individuals in various stages of identity development.

In addition to being a therapist, I am a mother, writer and photographer with a passion for cross cultural work!