What if I mess this up?

Did I say something stupid?

What if they are just pretending they like me?

What if something bad happens?

Why can't I stop thinking about this?

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If this sounds familiar, your child may be stuck in thought loops that won't quiet down. 

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Hi, I'm Dr. Jeff.​

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I help kids and teens step back from overwhelming thought patterns—and I work with parents to support real change at home.

 

When anxiety, frustration, sadness, or shutdowns start interfering with self-esteem, school, friendships, or family life, it's often just not "feelings"—it's the thoughts underneath that are driving everything. 

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I take the time to understand what is really going on beneath the surface—not just what it looks like from the outside. Then we focus on practical steps to help your child feel better and function better in everyday life. 

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Now accepting new clients in Chester County and surrounding areas. Telehealth is also available in PSYPACT-participating states. 

 

I am happy to speak with you directly about how I can help. Click here

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I also write books for parents and kids, including Freeing Your Child From Overthinking and 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child, both based on the same practical approach I use in my work with families.

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I was honored to receive the 2025 Distinguished Psychologist Award from PSCP: The Psychology Network, recognizing my work with children, families, and the field of psychology.​​

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Helpful Strategies For:

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• Anxiety

• Sadness and depression

• Anger and defiant behavior 

• ADHD and attention problems

• OCD and PANDAS 

• Autism Spectrum Disorder  

• Parenting struggles with children, teens, & adult children

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What You Can Expect

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• Evidence-based approaches

• Practical skills to calm down, problem-solve, and communicate 

• Positive psychology skills for achieving goals

• Many clients begin to notice improvement within 4 to 6 sessions

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In The Media 

  

• (2026) Featured Guest on the Bite Your Tongue podcast discussing how parental overthinking impacts relationships with their adult children—and how to shift from worry to calmer, more connected parenting using the PACE model. Click here to listen.

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• (2026) Interviewed on Dr. Radio (SiriusXM) in 2026, discussing the overthinking cycle that fuels anxiety and the PACE model for helping children & teens regain control.

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•  Author of the popular, ongoing Psychology Today blog, Liking the Child You Love, with over 40 million views.

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• Past consultant to the Today Show, Court TV, multiple media outlets, and national and international radio programs.

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Teaching, Trainings & Workshops​

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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 get a sense of how I work.

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• (2024) Anger Management Strategies That Work for Children and Teens. Webinar training for mental health professionals at PSCP: The Psychology Network

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• (2023) Developed the Child & Anger Treatment Certification Program for PESI, training mental health professionals in practical, evidence-based interventions. 

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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 eight 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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Member of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association since 1992.

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