​Hi, I’m Dr. Jeff. For over 30 years, I’ve helped children, teens, and parents overcome struggles with anxiety, defiance, depression, ADHD, and school stress.  

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I'm honored to have received the 2025 Distinguished Psychologist Award from PSCP: The Psychology Network, recognizing my contributions to the field of psychology and the lives of those I help.

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Managing emotions and solving problems are two of the most important skills for success in life—and I’m here to help your child, you, and your family strengthen those skills. 

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Helpful Strategies For:  

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• Anger and defiant behavior 

• Anxiety issues and OCD 

• All forms of ADHD 

• Sadness and depression

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Addictions 

• Survivors of trauma

• Couples' problems  

• Parenting struggles with children, teens, & adult children

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What You Can Expect

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• Evidence-based approaches.

• Crucial skills to calm down, problem-solve, and communicate. 

• Positive psychology skills for achieving goals. 

• Duration of counseling varies based on client goals. Improvements typically seen within 4 to 6 counseling sessions. 

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Recent Trainings & Presentations​

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• (2025) From Battles To Bonding: A Parent's Guide To Trading Defiance For Cooperation. A webinar training for ADDitude/WebMD. Click here to watch it.

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• (2024) Managing Toxic Thought Patterns In Relationships. A webinar training to mental health professionals at Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health.

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• (2023) Anger Management Strategies That Work for Children and Teens. Webinar training to mental health professionals at PSCP: The Psychology Network.

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• (2023) Self- Esteem Strategies That Work for Children and Teens. Presented a webinar training to mental health professionals at Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health.

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Published Author of Noted Self-Help Books

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• Expert in child/teen counseling, parenting, and couples therapy. Published seven books and an anger taming card deck widely used by other mental health professionals and the public.

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• Click here to see my published works. 

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Media Appearances

  

• Author of the popular Psychology Today blog, Liking The Child You Love. Over 35 million views.

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• Consultant to the Today Show, Court TV, multiple media oulets, and national and international radio programs. ​

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Member of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association since 1992.

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