I help adult clients confront trauma from the past and work through difficult transitions in the present. My clients have decided they want to move forward in life without being held back by anxiety, depression, anger or problematic behaviors, like substance abuse or sexual compulsions. Some know what past experiences or present challenges are causing these difficulties. They may have experienced childhood abuse or neglect, or they may have grown up in a family burdened by mental illness, substance problems, or financial hardships. Other clients are struggling to identify the source of their pain. I help all my clients understand the origins of their difficulties and use therapy methods matching their individual needs to nurture peace, contentment and fulfillment in their lives.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first session will provide a chance for you to tell me about the concerns you want to address in therapy and for the two of us to decide if I’m a good fit for you as a therapist. I’ll have some questions about your current situation and your personal background, and you can ask me any questions you might have about my approach to therapy. My main goal for that first session is for you to leave feeling that I clearly understand your concerns and goals. Assuming we agree I am a good fit for you, we might begin discussing specific treatment options. However, we often don’t have time to get into that level of detail until the next session.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My respect for you as an individual and the scope of my training and experience will help me identify and address all the factors contributing to the problems you are experiencing. Over 13 years working in private practice, a psychiatric hospital and an integrated healthcare clinic, I’ve treated hundreds of clients for trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, insomnia and ADHD. I’ve also been trained in a variety of treatment methods, including psychodynamic therapy, CBT, EMDR, IFS, DBT, and ACT. Most importantly, I’ve learned that the key to effective therapy is listening to each client and matching treatment to that individual’s needs, which is exactly what I will do as your therapist.
About Jeff Yocom
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1949 Goldsmith Lane, Louisville, KY 40218, 103Appointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
One of the most common and thoroughly researched types of therapy, CBT helps clients change their emotions by understanding and modifying their thoughts. I've been practicing CBT with clients for more than 10 years and use it with more than half of my clients. It is a great therapy because it helps clients develop skills that can benefit them for years after they leave therapy.
EMDR
EMDR has become the gold standard of trauma therapy, helping millions of people ease emotional suffering caused by physical, sexual and emotional abuse, auto accidents, natural disasters, crime victimization, bullying and other traumatic or highly stressful experiences. It has been proven effective for PTSD, anxiety and panic attacks, depression, stress, phobias, sleep problems, complicated grief, addictions, chronic pain, self-esteem and performance anxiety. I have helped dozens of clients deal with these types of issues since completing EMDR training in 2016.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that helps clients learn how to understand and manage difficult emotions. DBT includes a strong educational component focused on developing knowledge and skills in four key areas: emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness. I bring one or more of these areas into a client's treatment when the client and I agree it is appropriate. While DBT was originally developed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder, it has also proven effective in the treatment of depression, PTSD, substance-use disorders and other conditions.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Developing mindfulness means learning how to connect with the present moment, as opposed to focusing on the past, the future or possibilities. Developing this ability not only helps us get the maximum pleasure and fulfillment from life, it can also help us manage stress, reduce depression and anxiety, improve relationships, and enhance physical health.
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic therapy provides the opportunity to explore and better understand how we react to different situations on psychological and emotional levels. I use Psychodynamic therapy as the basic framework for most of the work I do with clients. It involves a lot of interactive conversations, during which I help the client explore their current experiences and and how the past may be affecting them.