Getting to know Jamie DeGeorge

My name is Jamie, I am a licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of experience. Do you feel you could be doing better? Do you feel it’s time for a little help? Do you feel that you’ve gone to counseling before and haven’t experienced results? Do you feel it’s time for a change? If you answered yes, or just the fact that you’re here means that you could be ready. I would like the opportunity to work with you to help you achieve the peace and success in life that you’re searching for.

If we started counseling together we would have a job to do. Whatever goals you have it would be our job to achieve them. In order to do any job, a person needs two things. Can you guess what those two things are? The answer is knowledge and tools.

I have developed a straightforward and healing style of therapy for over 20 years. I have enjoyed success in helping people overcome their problems and fears. Allow me the opportunity to share my knowledge and tools with you.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I have a person-centered style and approach. I provide a safe place for exploration and assessment without judgment. A typical session with me would consist of identifying current stressors, working collaboratively on problem-solving, and identifying solutions. We usually wrap up with a homework assignment or identify specific skills to use between sessions to cope with and alleviate ongoing difficulties.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

My process for working with clients is to provide folks with a thorough evaluation that identifies not only current stressors and problems, but also to identify their solutions. I have advanced training and experience in several different treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, schema-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused care. During sessions, we want to identify where the needs are and how to meet those needs. My goal is to provide the knowledge and tools folks need to understand the sources of their difficulties, and the ability to use tools effectively through modeling and practice.