Background

I am a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), with more than 20 years of experience in the provision of mental health services. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD and other neurodiversity, children and adolescents. I also have experience working with adults diagnosed with serious mental illness and substance use challenges. 
I am trained in mindfulness, motivational interviewing, play therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). My approach includes the use of Cognitive Behavioral and Narrative Therapy, based on person-centered and strength based interventions. ​I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider. I am also a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Dialectical Behavior Therapy trained clinician. Currently receiving training in (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing -weekend one basic training completed.

AZ License: Licensed Associate Counselor LAC-14387
VT License: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor 068.0137075
Education: ​Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Wheelock College in Boston, MA & Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling (MA), Argosy University in Phoenix, AZ

Approach.

I consider my role to be your partner on your journey to healing. I bring suggestions, hope, and support. You bring perseverance and open-mindedness. I promise to meet you with dignity, to honor your cultural influences, and acknowledge you as the expert of your life experience. ​

Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a structured, short‑term therapy model designed for kids, ages 3-18, who have experienced trauma. TF-CBT is a relatively brief course of treatment (typically 12-20 sessions). Individual sessions occur with the child . Joint sessions occur with parent/caregiver.
The primary goals are:

• To learn effective skills to cope with trauma responses
• To face and resolve those problems in a safe and therapeutic way
• To effectively integrate trauma experiences in order to move forward

Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on two simultaneous processes, that of validating the perspective of the person and that of challenging the person to grow and change as needed.
DBT is loaded with skills building and tools for more effective living.
C-DBT Certified DBT Therapist.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach which combines bi-lateral stimulation and engagement of the Adaptive Information Processing system to allow the person to release connection to the negative cognition and allow new information to be processed which changes the internal self talk and results in reduced negative emotion attached to traumatic events.

Insurance.

TJ is IN network with:
Optum
United Healthcare
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)  
Aetna  
MVP
​Medicare

He DOES NOT currently accept Medicaid but is in progress to do so in the near future.

Specialities:

Anxiety/Phobias
Attachment
Evaluation/Assessment-Mental Health
Abuse (Physical/Sexual, etc)
Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
​Addiction
Depression/Mood Disorder
​Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD)
Serious Mental Illness

Initial New Client Session	Established Client Session	Family Session
125	100	120
cash/credit/check ​	cash/credit/check	cash/credit/check
Email to Schedule	Portal Scheduling	PORTAL SCHEDULING
60 minutes	45-50 minutes	50 minutes
Individual	Individual	Family member present with or without the client
​Payment due at time of intake.	​24 hour cancellation required or $40 payment will be charged.	​24 hour cancellation required or $40 payment will be charged.