Jeffrey Thoelen, LCSW - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Jeffrey Thoelen

Jeffrey Thoelen

LCSW
9 years of experience
Virtual

I work primarily with young adults (college, 20-30 somethings) through various life changes and transitions, that include relationships and social issues, academic stress, and significant life changes like new jobs or location changes. Significant change is a normal part of young adulthood, but it can be a stressful and confusing time. I've also worked successfully with issues such as phobias & specific fears, intrusive thoughts, and health anxiety & serious medical illness diagnoses, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

First sessions are a good opportunity for us to build the foundation of our successful partnership. I'm interested to know who you are and what brings you to counseling at this time. This can include discussions about the roles and responsibilities in your life, duration of symptoms, and exploring goals you have for your therapy experience.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I understand how difficult and unpredictable life can be, so I can empathize with whatever challenges you bring into session. I feel confident in our partnership and guiding you through your steps to healing. Let's start the conversation today and begin our work together to get you feeling the way you'd like to be. I currently have flexible days/times for our sessions.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Clients are best positioned to succeed when they come into therapy with an open mind and free of judgements or expectations. Let the process unfold and allow me to help shepherd you through it. I am confident we will make a strong partnership.

About Jeffrey Thoelen

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Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT is the cornerstone theory to better understand thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. As sessions progress you will gain control over your thoughts which in turn can improve mood, self-esteem, and behaviors. CBT is the primary theoretical modality for successfully treating anxiety, depression and adjustment related difficulties.

Motivational Interviewing

MI allows us to take your primary motivating factors for being in therapy and set clear goals that are measurable, realistic, and meaningful.

Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

Gold standard for OCD treatment. A collaborative process where you will learn the cycle of obsessions/compulsions and why it is only reinforcing your anxiety more intensely. Together we will explore clinical work of habituation and tolerance to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.