I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a certified Prepare-Enrich Couples program facilitator, and a honorable combat military veteran. I’m nearing completion of my Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling with a specialization in Traumatology and have earned the following degrees: Master’s degree in Professional Counseling, Master’s degree in Human Services Counseling, and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations. I have a multitude of experience in community and clinic settings having engaged in therapeutic day treatment, intensive in-home, parenting aid, mentoring, crisis intervention, crisis stabilization, and outpatient therapy services along with substance abuse treatment and counseling. My counseling philosophy focuses attention on your present and future. I focus on goal-oriented questioning to assist you in moving into a future-oriented direction to help reduce negative thinking and behaviors, increase motivation and resiliency, and become a healthier and happier human being. I take a holistic approach to counseling to help you with a healthy integration of the mind, body, and spirit. I have a unique multicultural approach to therapy due to my extensive travels around the world living in different cultures and understanding dynamic human experiences from various perspectives. I'm especially understanding and culturally sensitive to East Asian cultures. I'm very appreciative of East Asian cultures, beliefs and philosophies having lived in several East Asian countries. Many of my client’s successful therapy outcomes have been attributed to my dynamic and unique life experiences. I provide genuine warmth, honesty, empathy, support, and care to my clients. I’m known as a “skill-builder” and have a strong passion to motivate you and build resilience in your life. I look forward to working with you.

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

Our first session together will include a psychosocial assessment to determine your needs and goals, as well as a bit of history and patterns you have developed. My approach is an open dialogue in a safe environment. This first meeting is also a chance to get to know one another, my approach to counseling and learn about your motivation and goals and to answer any of your questions about therapy. I always end my sessions with feedback and a plan to move forward. Sometimes, I may assign a homework assignment that will not require much of your time but can be very beneficial to your treatment progress.

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

My past clients have told me that my seasoned, mature, and dynamic life experiences were a great asset to their therapy and successful treatment outcomes. I will always ask you how you think and feel about things, but I'm known more as a "skill-builder" and I focus of increasing your awareness and insight into your challenges and teaching you healthy coping skills/strategies to assist you to managing better or mitigating, reducing, and/or eliminating mental health challenges that you have been experiencing. My clients have also reported to me that my ability to help them challenge irrational thinking patterns and learning how to engage in positive and healthier thoughts was very beneficial to their therapy. Clients have appreciated and benefited from my military experience, multicultural approach, and extensive experience in the mental health field.

About Todd Gearheart