I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a passion for utilizing evidence-based practices in a creative and unique way to ensure the best care for his clients. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, but has a specific interest in working with young adults who are struggling with life changes, anxiety, depression, trauma, and daily stresses of life.
After graduating from the University of Central Florida with my Master’s degree in Social Work, I have worked in a variety of settings such as inpatient substance abuse treatment centers, hospitals, and community mental health centers. I have also worked directly with school systems to provide psycho-educational programs to middle school and high school students. I have worked with Boys & Girl’s club to facilitate life-skills groups and to provide one-on-one services as needed.
I apply my “live, love and laugh a lot” mentality to not only my personal life but to counseling as well. I believe that building a trusting relationship with his clients is an integral part of therapy and helping people reach their goals. I am passionate about empowering my clients to overcome life’s challenges through making positive choices and lasting changes.
In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors and staying active. My hobbies include fishing, scuba diving, mud runs, and hiking. I look forward to helping others reach their goals and await the opportunity to work with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Communication problems, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders , Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
FL LCSW SW18329
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Jared was my first BetterHelp match and I feel like I got a perfect match. He is so direct with you and he gives you helpful information and tools to help deal with things. Although it takes effort outside of appointments to really work on yourself, Jared made it very easy for me to feel confident and rational outside of our sessions.
Written on Aug 02, 2021 after therapy with Jared for 1 month on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
He's fantastic. He listens and understands exactly what I'm talking about and how I feel
Written on Jul 01, 2021 after therapy with Jared for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
I’m grateful for the help I have been able to get so far. I was shocked by how great Jared is. After our first session I knew BetterHelp had done a good job with matching us together. Im sure things will only continue to get better from here.
Written on Jul 01, 2021 after therapy with Jared for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse