Hello! My name is Mr. Jack Powell and a board-certified Clinical Social Worker and Clinically Certified Domestic Violence Counselor. I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and have practiced clinical social work for 31 years. When help is needed, experience counts.
I specialize in Addiction and Mental Health Treatment. Other treatment areas I have worked in are Forensic and Domestic Violence issues. If you need help, I am here not only for you; I am here with you. Let me help make your life better.
I was in the United States Navy from 1974 until 1978, thus uniquely qualified to understand and help with Veterans issues, both active and Inactive.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I engage clients with empathy, compassion and competence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and take the first steps towards a change. But, if you are ready to take that step, I will support and guide you there.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Cancer, Codependency, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Narcissism, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Jack has been extremely helpful and understanding in teaching me techniques to address my anxiety. Since doing Better Help with him, I've definitely noticed a dip in situations where my anxiety prevents me from functioning. Thank you so much!
Written on Sep 06, 2021 after therapy with Jack for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
I really appreciate Jack’s time and insight. Jack is easy to talk to and has provided pertinent and valuable worksheets to answer that have lead to excellent follow-on discussions. His suggestions were spot on with regards to sharing certain information with my wife. Jack rocks.
Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Jack for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Jack has been a great help to me. He listens and provides good feedback. He has been a tremendous help for me in this time of transition in my life.
Written on Aug 03, 2021 after therapy with Jack for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
He is very helpful and a very good listener
Written on Jul 29, 2021 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
Jack is the therapist I needed! I look forward to my sessions with him and he’s great about checking on me. He has a strong presence that makes me feel assured and guided when I feel overwhelmed, or unclear. I’d recommend him in a heartbeat.
Written on Jul 08, 2021 after therapy with Jack for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes