​​Is This What You're Seeing At Home?

​

​​​

• Anger, frustration, or emotional outbursts

​​

• Frequent worry or "what if" thinking that won't stop

​

• Meltdowns, quiet shutdowns, or being overwhelmed

​

• Trouble focusing and following through

​

• Repetitive thoughts or fears that feel hard to control

​

• Parenting feels like you are walking on eggshells

​​​

Hi, I'm Dr. Jeff:

​

I specialize in helping kids, teens, and families break free from overwhelming thoughts and feelings that get in the way.

 

Here's How I Can Help

​​​​

• Practical tools to break out of cycles of anger, worry, overthinking, and other overwhelming emotions

​​​

• Clear strategies to reduce meltdowns, shutdowns, and constant "what if" thinking​​

​

• Simple, effective ways to create real change at home—not just in sessions

​

• Support that goes beyond talking—focused, active, and results-oriented

​

• Many families begin noticing meaningful progress in 4 to 6 sessions​​​​

​​

In-person & Telehealth

​

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

​

I'm happy to talk about what is going on with your child and family.

​​

Call to explore whether this is a good fit with a brief 10 to

15-minute, collaborative call. Call or text: 610-804-5078

​​

Distinguished Psychologist Award​​​

​

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

​

​​​​​​​​​​​​

Books For Parents & Kids

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I'm also the author of Freeing Your Child From Overthinking,10 Days to a Less Defiant Child, & The Anxiety, Depression, & Anger Toolbox for Teens, where I share practical strategies I use with families. To see all my published works, click here.

​

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.

​​

• (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.

​​

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

​​​

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

​​​

Teachings, Trainings, & Workshops  

​​​​​

• (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.

​​​​​

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

​​​​​

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

​​

Member of the Pennsylvania Psychology Association since 1992

​​​​​

​​​​​