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Hello! You have already taken a courageous step in addressing your concerns. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 38 years of experience. I strive to meet clients respectfully without judgement where they are in the moment and allow clients the opportunity to choose their path. I have been working with clients electronically for some time and am adaptable to your communication preferences.
Depending on your circumstances and specific needs, I utilize a number of therapeutic tools including: Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I have special interest in working with people dealing with life transitions, health issue and chronic pain management, PTSD and other trauma-related difficulty, depression, anxiety, and substance use problems.
I look forward to working with you.
Professional experience
42yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jerrel Ivey. 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.
Very professional. Very personable. Great to talk to. Lots of knowledge. Easy to talk to
Written on Aug 04, 2023 after therapy with Jerrel for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Truly a thought provoking and beneficial therapist!
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with Jerrel for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and relationship issues
Jerrel is a patient and caring therapist. He has lots of experience and can help with many different issues. I highly recommend him.
Written on May 11, 2023 after therapy with Jerrel for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
So far, so good! I’ve only had one session so far, but the session that I did have made me feel validated and I felt so much better after!
Written on Apr 09, 2023 after therapy with Jerrel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
He is the third person in my life on how he made me feel safe enough to open up.
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Jerrel for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Jerrel gives me the tough love that I need. He knows my goals, my hang ups, and the work that lies before me. He is ever the empathetic and astute listener, and I know he will give me the tools I need to succeed.
Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’ve been in and out of therapy for nearly 40 years now, and Jerrel has helped me with new therapy tools and helped me rediscover old tools I forgot I had! Jerrel is a great listener and I feel both respected heard, and appreciate his approach!
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He's fantastic! Very respectful, direct, and helpful
Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
He does a fantastic job
Written on Sep 20, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 7 months on issues concerning lgbt, and family conflicts
As my first therapist after years of ignoring my own issues, i couldn't have asked for someone better. He has a brilliant calm and logical approach, while making sure that everything you feel is valid, important and that yourself and he are fighting against my issues together, not me and my issues fighting the world. Despite being very nervous to do this, he put me very much at ease.
Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
omg, I accidentally clicked 'strongly disagree' when it should have been strongly agree!
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
Jerryl is judgmental and completely not capable of understanding people who live different lives from him. If you don’t do what he says- he quits on you as a therapist. Give me a break. Save your money. Go find a better therapist.
Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Jerrel has been extremely compassionate and understanding of me and my situation. He is easy to talk to and helps you go through your thoughts in a healthy manner with no judgement.
Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I've only had 2 sessions, but I feel that I'm heading on the right track. He has been supportive and has provided several options for me to obtain additional support within my community to assist with my choice to become sober. I think as we continue with our sessions he will begin to draw out of me what some of the contributing factors are that have triggered my addiction.
Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Great site, great therapist!
Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Thank you for everything!
Written on May 20, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
A great person that helps understand what you are feeling and will help you be happy while being able to find a way to cope with what you are dealing with. A great and understanding person.
Written on May 20, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Jerrel offers a listening ear and guidance to shape yourself personally
Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Having a safe space to discuss my thoughts and feelings has been great for me through a breakup and personal development.
I've been able to make sense of, accept, and dismiss thoughts that have the potential to prevent me from doing what I love.
The most important part is the trust and relatedness with a therapist and I believe I have that with Jerrel so it's been a very positive experience for me :)
Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very patient and easy to understand.
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Good therapist!
Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Jerry is a great listener, but he also provides great insight, advice, and possible solutions. In my past experiences with therapy, all the therapist would do is listen and offer little response. That’s not the case here. Jerry is kind, understanding, and knowledgeable. I trust the advice he gives me and would absolutely recommend him to others.
Written on Mar 29, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
The best!!!
Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and parenting issues
Jerrel is very empathetic and responsive. He listens carefully and gives thoughtful feedback. I definitely feel very supported and appreciate his expertise! Highly recommended.
Written on Feb 25, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Jerrel is very patient and kind. He works with my mentality instead of forcing me to conform to his. He doesn't judge but listens and allows me to make my own conclusions with his guidance. I definitely recommend his services.
Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Jerrel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Jerrel is intuitive, perceptive, skilled and non judgmental. I’ve benefited from working with him hugely and value his input
Written on Dec 23, 2021 after therapy with Jerrel for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Would highly recommend :)
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with Jerrel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mr Jerrel Ivey.. therapy sessions with you are eye opening to what the answers are.. thank you
Written on Nov 09, 2021 after therapy with Jerrel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
I've been very happy with my sessions so far. Jerrel is a great counselor.
Written on Sep 21, 2021 after therapy with Jerrel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
I really look forward to my appointments, and I do feel like I'm making progress and understanding myself more throughout our sessions
Written on Sep 21, 2021 after therapy with Jerrel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Jerrel's been very clear that he doesn't want to put words in my mouth or plant ideas that may not be true about me, which I really appreciate. He has helped me feel more confident about the things I'm thinking about myself and my situation. I've learned a lot even though we're still very much in a getting-to-know-you stage.
Written on Sep 21, 2021 after therapy with Jerrel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Jerrel is an amazing therapist , I have only been working with him a short period of time and loved the first session I had with him. He has a very comforting demeanor and is very kind. He is very easy to talk to and I’m looking forward to my next session with him
Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Jerrel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Helpful will be continuing :)
Written on Sep 01, 2021 after therapy with Jerrel for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
I had had 2 sessions with Jerrel so far. His expertise and consideration of the holistic picture of the situation I'm in is super impressive. He cracked down some of the aspects in this problem that I had never thought of. His support and frank opinion is really helpful as a great guidance to solve this ongoing issue. Highly recommended!
Written on Aug 17, 2021 after therapy with Jerrel for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Jerrel has been a light in my life helping me see a new path ahead. He listens, he’s calm and he offers solid advice. I would recommend Jerrel a hundred times over
Written on Jul 30, 2021 after therapy with Jerrel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
I feel so comfortable, positive, and relaxed during my session with Jerrel.
Written on Jul 22, 2021 after therapy with Jerrel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
After a few conversations with Jerrel, I can honestly say that he feels like a friend who understands the pain I'm going through as he listens without judgment and offers suggestions that would help me process my grief in a healthy manner. He is able to steer the conversation in a way that makes me reflect on my actions, responses, and emotions. Jerrel is someone I know I can trust.
Written on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Jerrel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
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