About Jeff:

I believe that each person has the innate ability to be happy. My role is not to make you happy, or even to take away your suffering. I will teach you to embrace your own inner strength and healing. My approach is to see you for who you are so that I can effortlessly encourage you toward who you want to become.

I will utilize your strengths to help you develop your weaknesses. My sessions are an enjoyable balance of talking, listening, learning, and practicing. If you do not see results after a few sessions, I will happily refer you to someone who will show you better results as I am part of a network of therapists and other health professionals who are very good at what they do.

Argosy University, Denver
Master of Arts (M.A.), Clinical and Mental Health Counseling, 2013

American University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy, 2004

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FAQ

What is the free consultation?

The initial free consultation consists of getting to know one another in order to determine whether I am the right fit for you and your needs. We will cover why you are seeking help, the contributing factors behind your struggles, and your hopes for therapy outcomes. I will explain my approaches and which approaches would likely work best for you and your specific needs. We will likely explore background information such as family history, personal history, and your current lifestyle.

Parents are expected to be present for at least part of the first session for information gathering, paperwork, and payment agreements.

What is your approach?

My approaches depend on your needs. If you are a thinker, I will meet you there with cognitive therapy. If you are impulsive, I am more likely to use cognitive-behavioral therapy. If you are more of a feeler, I am apt to use client-centered therapy with a focus on intra-psychic work. For people who prefer the big picture, I use psycho-education to explain concepts and apply them to your life, and for those who like to dive in fast, I love to use experiential modalities such as present moment relating and challenging homework.

Couples and parents will focus on practicing new communication styles and kids will likely play games and do art as a way to more easily express themselves. And when one approach does not work for you, I will instinctively switch to a different approach. As I am the therapist, I will meet you where you are at. I just ask that you be yourself and tell me what is going while it is happening. This will also help you practice feeling your feeling, expressing them, and advocating for your needs in a safe environment.

How many session will I need?

Most clients are with me for around 6 months. Unless you are in crisis, you will likely come once a week for the first 2-4 months. How many weeks you see me will be determined by your own need and how hard you work. When one of us feels that you no longer need counseling, whether that be after 4 sessions or 24 sessions, we will let the other person know. My intention is to always empower my clients to live happy lives and I cannot do that if you are dependent on seeing me in order to be happy. For this reason, I teach clients to stand on their own two feet.

What is therapy like?

Therapy is a journey through your own challenging experience and I, as the therapist, am here to witness you, support you, and challenge you. When you watch therapy on tv, it looks like one person saying interesting things about another person’s personality. But, when you do therapy, you feel connected and supported. You will experience having someone in your corner while you face your biggest challenges. You will no longer feel that you are struggling alone.

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” -African Proverb

Is the therapeutic process different for individuals, couples, groups, athletes, adolescents, and kids?

Absolutely. For example, couples often need to share a lot of history before they can cover their weekly experiences. Groups need to establish a group culture with trust and norms before the real work begins. Individuals must feel witnessed and accepted before they can open up. Kids often need more time as their brains are still developing and they need play and art in order to express themselves. But, in the end, the core of the therapeutic process is a relationship that centers around connection, acceptance, wisdom, and a challenge toward growth.