I am a mental health therapist, a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience.
My general approach to working with people is commonly called person-centered. I believe most people are the best experts on their own lives. People I work with usually tell me what is going on with them and what they would like to be different. I make sure I understand them and then assist them to explore options for making things better and/or coping with things as they are.
I create a judgment-free zone for the people I work with. I share ideas and tools that might be helpful based on my years of experience and knowledge as a therapist.
I have extensive knowledge of and experience utilizing and sharing “evidenced-based” practices, which simply means therapies and strategies that have been shown by research to be effective for dealing with certain problems.
My many years of experience include working with people who have depression, anxiety, problems regulating their emotions, personality disorders, substance addictions, relationship problems, and a variety of psychotic disorders.
I have bachelor's degrees in English and social work from Weber State University and a master's degree in social work from the University of Utah. I have post master’s degree training in advanced mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Avoidant Personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
UT LCSW 7567279-3501
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When I started BetterHelp I was really in a place of emotional turmoil and I didn't even know what I needed to feel better. Talking to Jack was really easy and he never once judged me or made me feel less than. This was definitely one of the best things I've done for myself and I've learned a lot within a few months. I'd recommend BetterHelp to any and everyone, lifechanging.
Written on Dec 10, 2020 after therapy with Jack for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I love speaking to Jack Gift. He is an active and attentive listener with a mind and heart that is educated and wise and compassionate. He understands and participates in my healing and helps me discover those things that can help me learn about myself and make progress towards healthy mental and emotional health.
I am grateful for our conversations and for the sensitive and caring ways in which he discusses those things that are most important band vulnerable for me. He is a dedicated counselor but also a sensitive and kind man.
I appreciate his insights and his ability to hear, understand, and then repeat back the things he hears so that I can narrow in on the pieces of my heart that most need attention.
I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a counselor. He's the best I have had on BetterHelp.
Written on Nov 03, 2020 after therapy with Jack for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jack was very attentive, knowledgable and provided helpful insight and suggestions to help me cope and address the issues I was looking to work on
Written on Aug 05, 2020 after therapy with Jack for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management