​Hi, I’m Dr. Jeff. For over 30 years, I’ve been helping children, teens, and adults regain control when anxiety and overthinking are just starting to show up—or begin disrupting daily life.

 

Much of my work focuses on children and teens whose anxiety and emotions are becoming harder to manage—at home or at school.

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Whether it shows up as withdrawal, defiant behavior, school struggles, delayed independence, persistent sadness, or relentless overthinking, anxiety—when it goes unchecked—reshapes how people think, act, and move forward. 

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I'm also the author of Freeing Your Child From Overthinking, which reflects much of the work I do with anxious kids and their families. It builds on the same easy-to-use approach many parents find helpful in 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child. 

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I'm honored to have received the 2025 Distinguished Psychologist Award from PSCP: The Psychology Network, recognizing my contributions to the field of psychology and the lives of those I help.

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Managing emotions and solving problems are essential life skills—and in counseling, I help children, adults, and families strengthen them. 

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Helpful Strategies For:

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• Anger and defiant behavior 

• Anxiety issues and OCD 

• All forms of ADHD 

• Sadness and depression

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Addictions 

• Survivors of trauma

• Couples' problems  

• Parenting struggles with children, teens, & adult children

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What You Can Expect

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• Evidence-based approaches

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

• Positive psychology skills for achieving goals

• Duration of counseling varies based on client goals. Improvements typically seen within 4 to 6 counseling sessions

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Recent Trainings & Presentations​

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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) Managing Toxic Thought Patterns In Relationships. A webinar training to mental health professionals at Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health

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• (2023) Anger Management Strategies That Work for Children and Teens. Webinar training to mental health professionals at PSCP: The Psychology Network

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• (2023) Self- Esteem Strategies That Work for Children and Teens. Presented a webinar training to mental health professionals at Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health

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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 seven 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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Media Appearances

  

• Author of the popular Psychology Today blog, Liking The Child You Love. Over 35 million views.

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• Consultant to the Today Show, Court TV, multiple media oulets, and national and international radio programs. ​

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Member of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association since 1992.

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