​Hi, I’m Dr. Jeff.

For over 30 years, I’ve helped children, teens, and grown children when anxiety, anger, overthinking, or emotional struggles are taking over at home, at school, or in everyday life.

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Much of my work focuses on children and teens who may seem fine in one setting but struggle in another. They may do well at school but struggle at home, holding it together at home while having a hard time at school, or sometimes both. 

 

I also work with families navigating the challenges that arise when older teens or grown children feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. 

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Whether anxiety shows up as frustration or anger, increasing defiance, school struggles, persistent sadness, or relentless overthinking, it can quietly spread.

 

When it goes unchecked, it can change how kids see themselves, how they handle challenges, and how they approach everyday life.   

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I wrote Freeing Your Child From Overthinking, which grew out of the same approach I use in my work with anxious kids and their families.

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It builds on the same practical, easy-to-use approach many parents find helpful in 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child. 

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I was honored to have received 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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• Anger and defiant behavior 

• Anxiety and OCD 

• ADHD and attention problems 

• Sadness and depression

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Addictions and substance use 

• Trauma related struggles

• Relationship and family problems  

• 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 

  

• Featured 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 Psychology Today blog, Liking the Child You Love, with over 40 million views.

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• 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 watch

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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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