Marriage and Family Therapy

 ABOUT JEREMY: Jeremy is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, who works with families, children, adolescents, and adults. He has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, a minor in Biblical Studies from Biola, a Credential in School Counseling, and a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst).  Jeremy believes strongly in respect and collaboration in the therapy relationship, as in all relationships, and focuses on creating a genuine connection built on trust. Jeremy has a passion to work with those who are struggling in their daily lives and could use the caring support and knowledge of someone to help them. He has spent much of his time working with clients who struggle with anger, anxiety, depression, martial problems and aids them in finding effective ways to overcome their challenges.

 Jeremy has worked extensively with children and adolescents and currently holds a position as a School Therapist for Emotionally Disturbed students with SCCOE .  During graduate school Jeremy also worked with developmentally disabled adults and adolescents working with them on building daily living skills, behavior management plans,  and communication skills.

 EDUCATION:

M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Azusa Pacific University

P.P.S. Educational Psychology, Redlands University

BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) University of Massachusetts

Minor Biblical Studies, Biola University

Theoretical Orientation

I approach therapy generally from an eclectic standpoint which allows me to use a variety of treatment modalities  to treat each unique individual that I meet with in counseling. This is a benefit in therapy because I meet my clients where they are and attempt to provide them with the most effective treatment for their specific trouble.  I think this client focused approach allows for more flexibility.

With that said I do often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused approach which I find to be very effective in treating many different struggles.  These approaches focus on increasing a persons control in their lives over the things that are bothering by providing ways to change and adapt thinking patterns to alter their view and experience of the world around them.  

Counseling Services Offered

• - Individual Counseling
  - Child and Adolescent Counseling
  - Family Counseling
  - Couples Counseling
  - Grief and Bereavement Counseling
  - Trauma Recovery
  - Spiritual Issues