Licensed to practice in Georgia and accepts 8 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Trauma and PTSD and 8 more.
(He/His)
I'm Jeff, an LCSW and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), and I founded Rogue Sun Counseling & Consulting to work with adults navigating trauma, substance use, or both. Before launching this practice, I served as Clinical Director at a residential addiction treatment center and later as Executive Director at two wellness centers, where I oversaw clinical programming for hundreds of clients working through substance use disorders, trauma, and the broader mental health challenges that often accompany both. That experience shaped how I practice now: I don't assume every client's story fits a single mold. Some clients come to me specifically for trauma, with no history of substance use at all. Others are focused entirely on changing their relationship with alcohol or drugs, with no significant trauma history to speak of. And some are working through both, where one has clearly fed into the other. My job is to figure out how I can best meet you where you are, drawing on years of leadership in addiction treatment alongside trauma-focused clinical work, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach to every person who walks through the door.
The first session is mostly about orientation. I'll ask about your history, what's brought you in now, and what you've tried before, whether that's previous treatment, other therapists, or your own attempts to manage things on your own. If trauma or substance use feels like a hard subject to open up about right away, that's fine. We move at a pace that works for you, and you'll leave with a clearer sense of how I work and where we might start.
I'm a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, so I understand substance use treatment from the inside: relapse happens, ambivalence is part of the process, and recovery rarely follows a clean line. I'm also certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which gives me a fast, structured way to help clients process traumatic memories without having to relive them in detail session after session. I tend to be direct and will name what I'm noticing, but I also know when to slow down and let someone sit with something. ART is the core of what distinguishes my trauma work. The method uses eye movements and guided imagery to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge without requiring clients to recount the details repeatedly, which is often where traditional talk therapy stalls out. For substance use, I draw on my CAADC training alongside that same trauma lens, since so much substance use functions as the nervous system's attempt to regulate pain that was never fully resolved. When we address what's driving the behavior rather than just the behavior itself, clients tend to see meaningful movement more quickly than they expect.
I work well with adults dealing with trauma, substance use, or both, and I tailor the focus based on what's actually present for each client. For trauma specifically, I'm a strong fit for clients who feel apprehensive about revisiting painful memories in detail, since ART doesn't require extensive verbal processing to be effective. This often includes people who've avoided trauma treatment because previous attempts asked them to recount difficult experiences repeatedly. For substance use, my CAADC background makes me well suited for clients who are ambivalent about changing their use, who don't want to be lectured at, and who want a clinician who understands the realities of relapse and recovery without judgment. Many have tried other paths before, twelve-step programs, prior treatment, their own attempts at moderation or sobriety, and are looking for something different. And for clients navigating both, I help them see how the two are often connected, where substance use functions as a way of managing unresolved pain, without assuming that connection applies to everyone who walks through the door.
Other specialties
I identify as
Humanistic
Humanistic therapy underpins my relational style. I prioritize authenticity, unconditional positive regard, and the client’s innate capacity for growth. I use it to build deep trust and safety, especially in work that explores grief, identity, and existential concerns.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients identify and challenge distorted thinking that fuels emotional distress. Through structured exercises and behavioral experiments, we develop more adaptive thought patterns and coping strategies. It's highly effective for anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Motivational Interviewing
MI is foundational in my work with ambivalence and behavior change. I use it to evoke clients’ intrinsic motivation by exploring their values and resolving resistance in a collaborative, nonjudgmental way. It combines well with harm reduction and stages of change.
Narrative
I use narrative therapy to help clients separate themselves from problem-saturated stories. I guide them in re-authoring their experiences with a focus on resilience, values, and meaning. It’s especially useful for clients struggling with shame, trauma, or identity concerns.
2 ratings with written reviews
December 29, 2025
Jeff is straightforward, solution oriented and results driven. Love his therapy style!
November 24, 2025
Jeff is an amazing therapist. He’s able to be direct, help you understand your own thoughts and emotions and how to navigate them. I really needed him as a therapist years ago.