Therapist

Jessie Sides has been an employee at The Morton Center since July 2024. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in psychology in 2011, a Master of Science in Justice Administration in 2014, and a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) degree in 2020, all from the University of Louisville. In 2020, Jessie also became a certified Targeted Case Manager and is now certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy for treating trauma and emotional challenges.

Jessie began her career as a therapist in 2020, providing services to children, adolescents, adults, and families, specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatment. She has worked in various psychiatric, crisis stabilization, transitional, residential, and school-based settings, and with justice-involved individuals, displaced populations, aging populations, and individuals with disabilities.

As a therapist at The Morton Center, Jessie helps clients achieve continued personal growth, emotional healing, and mental well-being while enabling them to lead more fulfilling lives. Jessie understands that recovery is an ongoing process and believes in meeting individuals where they are. Jessie believes in providing unconditional positive regard for clients, while meeting people where they are.

Jessie enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and working out. She hopes to travel the world one day.