Compassionate care for those on a journey of growth and change

A calm, confidential space to pause, reset, and move forward—one mindful breath at a time.

About Cerissa Bartlett-Watson, LPC, CPCS

Cerissa Bartlett-Watson is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor with over 17 years of clinical experience working with individuals, families, and organizations. She earned her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling and has dedicated her career to helping people navigate the complexities of life with compassion and clarity. Cerissa has extensive experience leading managed care case management departments that support individuals with substance use, personality disorders, and mental health needs alongside complex medical conditions such as postpartum challenges and cancer recovery. She also has a strong foundation in education and believes in empowering her clients through both therapy and teaching— helping them build emotional awareness and practical coping tools. As the founder of Just Exhale Counseling & Consulting, Cerissa specializes in working with women managing stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Her signature model, The Ultimate Check-InTM, integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and goal-centered coaching to help clients pause, reflect, and realign with their values. Cerissa’s therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, and educational—designed to help clients breathe, heal, and thrive through life’s challenges.

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Our Specialties

At Just Exhale Counseling & Consulting, we provide compassionate, evidence-based support to help individuals and families navigate life’s challenges and transitions with clarity and confidence.
Our specialties include:

Anxiety & Stress Management

Identifying triggers, calming the mind, and restoring balance through mindfulness and CBT techniques.

Women’s Mental Wellness

Empowering women through self-care, confidence, and resilience in every stage of life.

Mindfulness & Emotional Regulation

Encouraging presence, awareness, and calm through The Ultimate Check-In™, meditation, and grounding tools.

Depression & Mood Disorders

Rebuilding motivation and emotional strength with daily practices that promote joy and purpose.

Parenting & Family Balance

Strengthening family communication and structure with empathy and practical strategies.

Grief & Loss

Providing gentle, compassionate support to process loss and find healing.

Workplace & Career Stress

Supporting professionals in managing burnout, imposter syndrome, and achieving a sustainable work-life rhythm.

Life Transitions & Personal Growth

Guiding clients through seasons of change to rediscover meaning and direction.

Adolescent & Young Adult Counseling

Creating a safe space for teens and young adults to explore identity, manage pressure, and build emotional resilience.

We’re happy to accept most major insurance providers.

The Ultimate Check‑In™ Workshop

Where mindfulness meets growth — for individuals and organizations.

For Organizations & Teams

Ultimate Check-In is a dynamic workshop series designed to support the emotional well-being of leaders
and teams. Through guided mindfulness practices and daily mental health check-ins, participants learn
to reduce stress, improve focus, and strengthen workplace culture. These sessions blend personal
growth with professional performance—helping individuals and organizations thrive from the inside out.

For Individuals

Ultimate Check-In is a transformative experience that helps you pause, reflect, and reconnect with
yourself. Through guided mindfulness and daily mental health check-ins, you’ll learn practical ways to
manage stress, boost focus, and nurture your emotional well-being. Whether you’re navigating life transitions or simply need space to breathe, Ultimate Check-In helps you build balance, clarity, and confidence—one mindful moment at a time.

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Cerissa is very engaging and easy to talk to. She makes you feel safe to talk to her.

Verified Client, Age 35-44

Cerissa is great!

Verified Client, Age 45-54

Very easy to talk to truly enjoyed our session

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Aligning Your Path: A Mindful Approach to Growth

Growth looks different for everyone. For some, it’s reaching a long-awaited goal. For others, it’s finding peace in a season of change. Yet, one truth remains the same — real growth requires alignment. When your goals, values, and daily actions connect, you move through life with purpose instead of pressure. But when they’re out of sync, it’s easy to feel stuck, scattered, or overwhelmed — even when you’re “doing all the right things.” At Just Exhale Counseling & Consulting,

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Depression: Changing from Blues to Go

Depression often doesn’t show up all at once. It can start as quiet exhaustion — a loss of interest, a struggle to get out of bed, or a heaviness that lingers no matter how much rest you get. For many, it feels like life has slowed down while the world keeps moving forward. The energy that once fueled your purpose becomes harder to find, and even small tasks begin to feel like climbing a mountain. At Just Exhale Counseling & Consulting, I remind clients that depression isn’t

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Anxiety: Managing the Masked Expectations

Anxiety has a way of disguising itself. It often hides behind high achievement, constant busyness, or thedesire to appear “fine.” Many of us wear invisible masks — smiling through stress, staying productive while feeling overwhelmed, and carrying the weight of expectations we never agreed to. The truth is, anxiety isn’t always loud or obvious. Sometimes, it’s the quiet hum beneath your day — the racing thoughts, the tight chest, the exhaustion that doesn’t fade even after res

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The Family Manager: Finding Your Calm with The Ultimate Check-In™

Being the “Family Manager” means wearing every hat — planner, nurturer, problem-solver, scheduler, and emotional anchor. You’re the one making sure lunches are packed, bills are paid, work meetings are attended, and everyone gets where they need to be on time. You manage the moving parts of your home and your career with grace, even when your energy runs low. But let’s be honest — holding it all together often means there’s very little left for you. At Just Exhale Counseling

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Managing Corporate Stress & Parenting: Finding Balance Through The Ultimate Check-In™

In today’s fast-paced world, balancing corporate responsibilities with the demands of parenting can often feel like an impossible task. The constant pull between deadlines and dinner time, meetings and moments with your children, can leave even the most organized parent feeling emotionally drained. But finding balance isn’t about doing it all — it’s about checking in with yourself before life checks out your energy. As a licensed professional counselor and working parent, I’v

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(470) 283 0903

hello@justexhaletherapy.com

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Hours

Mon–Thu 9:00a–6:00p ET · Virtual