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I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Pennsylvania. My clinical experience has been working with folks across the lifespan in community mental health settings, specifically Penn Medicine and CHOP. I have 8 years experience in the field and began my own practice, Okan Wellness LLC, earlier this year. I have supported clients addressing various stressors including Trauma and PTSD, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression, the challenges of emerging successfully into adulthood and stress management.
When working with individuals, I use a down-to-earth, person-centered and holistic approach to support your gaining insights and building skills to achieve your identified goals. My goal as a clinician is ultimately supporting clients to internalize the successes we share together in order to build resilience and confidence in facing future challenges.
I work from a trauma-informed perspective with a foundation of Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness and Holistic strategies to help you manage stressors and achieve integrated wellbeing and overall wellness; We will collaborate to determine which specific modality aligns best with your needs.
I look forward to our first conversation!
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, ADHD, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, HIV / AIDS, Men's issues, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
PA LCSW CW020086
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jarrod Balmer. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Jarrod is a professional, kind and caring yet stern when needed. He uses positive reinforcement and gentle lines of questions to allow me to come to new realizations or create plans of action without scrutiny. It’s a very safe-feeling conversation. I appreciate the opportunity to be helped along on my journey by him!
Written on Nov 14, 2020 after therapy with Jarrod for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Jarrod is a wonderful listener and he treats me with respect. I find it very easy to talk with and him and have never felt judged. He sends worksheets that are very helpful and incorporates the lessons into our sessions. One of the best therapy experiences I’ve had so far.
Written on Oct 08, 2020 after therapy with Jarrod for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd