Meet the Team

Jacenta L. Irlanda
MA, LPC, ATR, ACS

SOMB Full Operating Treatment Provider, Evaluator, and Supervisor
DVOMB Associate Level Treatment Provider, Post-Sentence Evaluator

Founder and Clinical Director

Experience: worked with sexual offense specific treatment as a treatment provider, evaluator, and clinical supervisor then clinical director at Specialized Offender Services from May 2016-December 2025. She opened her own sexual offense and domestic violence treatment business called The Bravery Initiative December 2025. 

  • She believes that everyone has the capacity to cause harm, and the more this fact is denied, the greater the likelihood of harm occurring, whether intentionally or unintentionally. When harm happens, she recognizes that those affected cannot be expected to heal alone. Accountability is essential; those who cause harm must acknowledge the impact of their actions and actively work to prevent recurrence.

    She understands that excluding individuals from their communities after poor decisions can hinder their ability to seek support and break harmful cycles. Her work is grounded in the belief that anyone can make mistakes. Sexual offending carries significant stigma and misconceptions, leading to condemnation and social exclusion. She sees that such responses reinforce harmful narratives rather than fostering dialogue and healing. It is the responsibility of those who cause harm to change their behavior, and society must shift its narratives toward prevention and transformation.

  • Her mission is to disrupt cycles of harm at individual, communal, and systemic levels to promote healing. By creating space within these cycles, she facilitates the emergence of new, healthy patterns and empowers change. She guides those who have harmed to deepen their self-awareness, understand the origins of their actions, and develop strategies to prevent future harm.

    She upholds social and rehabilitative justice by examining social and cultural influences on decision-making and challenging harmful stigmas that lead to “othering.” Healing, in her view, involves balancing accountability with respect and non-shaming, while acknowledging that decisions are shaped by broader contexts. She supports individuals in reconnecting with their authentic selves by critically examining toxic beliefs, the impact of their actions, and aligning with their values. Therapy under her guidance fosters trust in innate wisdom for healing.

    She is committed to integrating decolonization practices within therapeutic spaces. Continuously expanding her understanding of social justice, she builds community and provides training to mental health professionals to promote systemic healing. Since her internship in 2016, she has worked with adults from diverse backgrounds who are court-ordered to therapy for sexual offenses. Additionally, she addresses heteronormativity and whitewashed wellness in this field through presentations to the SOMB, including therapists and probation officers, emphasizing inclusive care for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC populations.

  • Jacenta employs creative methods such as storytelling, mythology, comics, and folklore to support internal healing processes. Through a transpersonal art therapy lens, she incorporates rituals like meditation, guided visualization, dream exploration, and art-making to enrich the therapeutic experience.

Georgie Anderson,
MA, LPC

SOMB Full Operating Treatment Provider, Associate Level Evaluator
DVOMB Associate Level Treatment Provider, Post-Sentence Evaluator

CO-Owner and Therapist

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." – Viktor Frankl

Experience: Georgie completed a year of internship with Specialized Offender Services in December 2021. She has been a primary therapist for sex offense specific treatment since December 2021.

  • Georgie’s work is grounded in the belief that acknowledging and confronting difficult truths is the first step toward meaningful change. She understands that human behavior is complex and that good people can make harmful decisions. By helping her clients face these challenges with vulnerability, Georgie empowers them to break destructive cycles and recognize their inherent capacity for growth. In doing so, she creates a safe space where clients can explore their fears, mistakes, and unmet needs, helping them gain clarity and take ownership of their path forward.

  • Georgie’s goal is not only to guide her clients toward healing, but to equip them with the tools and insights necessary to make lasting, positive changes in their lives. Through a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, she fosters an environment where clients feel heard, understood, and capable of creating new patterns of thought and behavior. She graduated with a Master of Clinical Counseling from Regis University in December of 2021, following an associate degree in Criminal Justice. During her studies, Georgie became deeply interested in the intersection of mental health and criminal justice, recognizing how crucial the former is in addressing the root causes of harmful behavior.

  • Georgie takes an existential and holistic approach to therapy, viewing her clients as whole individuals rather than reducing them to a single issue. By helping clients connect with their deeper sense of meaning and purpose, she encourages them to develop a stronger sense of personal responsibility. This process of self-reflection not only helps them make better decisions, but also empowers them to build a life that aligns with their values and goals.