As a licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania, my passion is to help you grow to your full potential. Our initial conversations begin with a compassionate concern for your situation. Through the course of therapy, I will show you how to apply modern psychotherapy tools, such as IFS, narrative therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and CBT, combined with my intuition and respect for the complexities of human nature.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, I ask questions and listen, in order to form an understanding of what brings you to therapy, what are the pressures, supports, and strengths in your current life, and what you would like to achieve during our time together. This initial meeting establishes the background that will help us determine goals and direction for our future sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
As a therapist, I believe in every person’s potential to grow and reach their best selves. And because of advances in psychotherapy, now is a good time to face the obstacles that get in your way. By combining old fashioned values of a warm, nurturing therapeutic conversation with the modern methods of CBT, narrative and IFS therapies, I offer guidance and tools tailored to your individual needs. In addition to being a therapist, I have also spent a lifetime studying and practicing self-help methods, and can offer advice and support on many systems of self-development, including journaling, meditation, spirituality, sobriety, and exercise. And as a teacher and coach for memoir writers, I have developed a rich understanding of the evolving narrative journey of my clients.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My favorite clients come to therapy with a deep curiosity about the way therapy might help them grow. Curious clients want to get to the bottom of things. Just as I actively listen to my clients, my favorite clients are ones who "listen back" - such a two-way exchange offers a collaboration for mental and emotional healing. Specialties: I am trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems) through IFSCA, and welcome clients who are interested in developing a more harmonious relationship with their parts. My meditation practice along with my study of narrative arts and therapy provides me with a rich understanding of inner life. Using these skills and insights, I will help you tune into ways you can improve your relationship to your inner world. I am 50 years sober, and support and guide sober-curious clients.
Trauma Informed Care
To manage upsetting reactions, we'll explore the situations that trigger you. Then through the lens of trauma-informed therapy, we'll help you develop a wiser relationship with those imbalanced parts. By gaining insight into your own intense reactions, you'll be able to learn better approaches, both to your current situation as well as to disturbing memories and triggers. My treatment method requires a mutual collaboration to build upon your existing strengths and add new ones.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In addition to the traditional CBT methods that modify thinking habits in order to relieve psychological stress, I also offer an expanded understanding of the power of your thoughts to affect your feelings. Beliefs about yourself, stories you tell about your relationship to others, can help you "think differently" in order to steer more effectively through your life. I also offer behavioral interventions, including breathing, muscle-relaxation, grounding, and meditation.
Psychoeducation
Therapy methods continue to evolve rapidly, informed by scientific insight into the brain. By combining the new science with mindful self-observation, somatic methods such as deep breathing, and insights into self-regulation and trauma, I teach clients how to manage, regulate, and improve mood and effectiveness.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
My IFS training through IFSCA and years of experience with other parts work will help you develop a better, more productive and healthy relationship with your parts.
2 ratings with written reviews
April 21, 2025
Very helpful, covered a lot of ground. Got some real good takeaways and ideas.
January 30, 2025
I knew Jerry was a good fit with me from the first few minutes of talking. He understood what i was going through and gave me insight on how i could channel the issues ive been having. He made me feel comfortable and validated my feelings.