You will find me completely nonjudgmental and unconditionally accepting. My acceptance of you and your 'internal frames of reference', your world view is unconditional!
If you are experiencing discomfort, we will act together to resolve it. The 'problem' may remain, but the effect it has on you can be changed, freeing you from it. Learning to COUNSEL YOURSELF through any situation is very achievable. Much of our suffering is related to self-defeating beliefs that lead to unwanted emotions and behaviors. You will be helped to develop POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS with YOURSELF and others. YOUR MOST IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIP IS WITH YOU. You can become your best friend.
Our therapeutic relationship is fostered in an environment where you can achieve mental and emotional well-being and balance. EQUANIMITY, in other words. You will be guided to HEALING & GROWTH, and to SOLUTIONS. You will be EMPOWERED to focus on, and to expand your character strengths and virtues.
I've been doing psychotherapy and counseling for 18 years, having earned a BA in psychology, and a Master’s of Science in Counseling Psychology. I study mental health and well-being, unceasingly. I believe we need to know what they look like to achieve them.
Psychotherapy and counseling are my passion, and study them daily. I am inspired both by Eastern thought and Western psychologies. Spheres of influence include Brain Science, Mindfulness, Meditations, Anger Management (which I call Anger Transformation), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Clinical Hypnosis (Hypnotherapy), the Science of Happiness, Positive Psychology, and the Character Strengths and Virtues of humanity, including your own...the one's you are replete with you may wish to strengthen, and others you might wish to cultivate.
Our brain is not always our best friend, for its focus is the evolutionary desire for survival, having a hard-wired negativity bias. Intruders parade into our brains posing as our thoughts, but they are not necessarily our thoughts. They may be replicating memes, others’ voices, and conditioning from society and other places. Our brain hijacks us and takes us where it wants go, causing cognitive distortions and emotional disturbances.
Looking deeply and honestly are essential. SELF-AWARENESS is key. I believe MINDFULNESS is equally as important. You will learn to train your mind to go where you want to go, rather than allowing your brain to take you where it wants to go.
Perhaps the greatest gift you can receive from me is that through mindfulness, self-awareness, other teachings and practices, we can train our minds to go where we want to go (cognitively, emotionally, and relationally), rather than allowing our brains to hijack us and take us where it wants to go.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for the consideration to join me in a therapeutic relationship.
~jim flip
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jim "Flip" San Filippo. 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.
He is the best. He helped through one of the most challenging years in my life. And still is guiding me through difficulties. Thanks Jim
Written on Oct 21, 2021 after therapy with Jim "Flip" for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Flip is the best. He has saved me. Had 3 or 4 counsellors before and made no progress. He is a kind and brilliant man. Can’t recommend him enough
Written on Aug 22, 2021 after therapy with Jim "Flip" for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management
Flip is a great counselor. He is a good listener and offers tools and techniques for self improvement. Highly recommend.
Written on Apr 12, 2021 after therapy with Jim "Flip" for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
So far, so good. I feel like he listen and explains things to me in a way I understand.
Written on Mar 28, 2021 after therapy with Jim "Flip" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Jim is a very good listener and thinks outside the box. He will evaluate the problems thoroughly, tries to see them through your eyes and will try to solve them together with you in the way you are most comfortable with.
So far, very satisfied with this counselor!
Written on Mar 25, 2021 after therapy with Jim "Flip" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
I was attracted to Mr. Filippo because of his experience with mindfulness. I feel like I’m talking to a friend who truly understands and cares about me. Really glad to have him around.
Written on Mar 03, 2021 after therapy with Jim "Flip" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts