Gabriel Jeu
Hello, my name is Gabriel Jeu! I completed my education at The Ohio State University (yes, huge Buckeyes football fan) before working in community mental health for 5+ years in the Cleveland, Ohio area, where I gained a wealth of experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, PTSD, treatment-resistant depression and anxiety, and co-occuring substance abuse among other problems. Whether it's intense social anxiety or a phobia of some sort, difficulty with regulating emotions/mood instability, trouble with attention, or crippling depression with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, I believe no two clients are ever the same, but everyone comes with unique experiences and problems deserving of my full attention and thorough care. Whether you come to me with goals already in mind or need guidance in creating goals to live a more fulfilling life, I'm here for you.
First session
During our first session, I will try to get a detailed history from you about when your current problems with mental health first began, what may have precipitated those problems, and what is currently aggravating or relieving those problems. I will then provide a recommendation in terms of treatment I think is best for you, whether it be medication, therapy, or something else completely. I strongly factor in client preference when it comes to my recommendations.
Strengths
I come with an innate curiosity and desire to learn about the ins and outs of someone's life. I pride myself on being a supportive and active listener, and I will never rush a session or leave a client feeling unheard. Whether you need 15 minutes or 60 minutes and whether that needs to be every week or just every few months, I'm flexible in the amount of time I set aside for you, and you will receive my full attention during that time. I also respond very quickly to messages outside of our sessions, so you'll never be left waiting for a response to a question or concern for very long.
Ideal clients
We may be a good fit if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, overhwelming career stress or unstable moods. I feel especially comfortable with clients who are open-minded about their treatment, and value respectful and frequent communication. If you have ADHD and have not had success with stimulants or prefer to avoid them, we are likely to be an ideal match. I do not prescribe any stimulants. Full disclosure--I do charge a $75 no-show or late cancellation fee if patients are more than 15 minutes late to their appointment, or if an appointment is cancelled without at least 24 hours notice. Thank you for your time and prompt attendance!
Treatment methods
Supportive
I begin by gaining and understanding for the client's circumstance and a picture of their background and life experiences, and listen actively without interruption or judgment. I encourage emotional expression through free association or simply verbalizing thoughts. I collaborate with clients to identify coping strategies and affirm and encourage them to help them meet their goals.
Psychoeducation
I like to explore what a client knows already about their conditions and the treatment methods used to help them, gauge their cognitive and emotional readiness to receive more knowledge and transfer information in a way that is friendly, not overwhelming, and de-stigmatizing.
Trauma-Informed Care
I shift the central clinical question about trauma from "what's wrong with you?" to "what happened to you?", considering the possibility that certain behaviors, symptoms and coping mechanisms can actually be deeply ingrained strategies learned in response to past trauma in an effort to survive in difficult situations.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I like to act as a collaborative guide for the client through Socratic questioning, allowing them to uncover their own automatic thought patterns, core beliefs about themselves, and how these may lead to certain emotions or behaviors, while challenging cognitive distortions such as all-or-nothing thinking or catastrophizing and trying to replace them with more realistic and useful thoughts/statements.
Motivational Interviewing
An approach often used for clients struggling with substance use or other persistent behaviors they're wishing to change--instead of arguing or diagnosing, I act as a supportive guide to help the client explore and resolve their own ambivalence about change. I treat the client as an equal partner and the expert on their own life, use unconditional positive regard, and validate the client's freedom to choose whether or not they change. I try to build a trusting and safe relationship so the client feels heard without being judged. If and when the client shows readiness to change, I help them develop a practical and concrete action plan.
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Virtual sessions
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- OhioLicense APRN.CNP.0027165