​​Hi, I'm Dr. Jeff, a psychologist with over 35 years of experience and more than 40,000 clinical hours working with children, teens, adults, and families.​

 

I'm honored to have received the 2025 Distinguished Psychologist Award from Psychology Network. I deeply value helping clients understand why they are struggling and how to move forward in real, practical ways. 

​

While I have seen a lot over the years, I don't approach this work as someone who has it all figured out. ​Every person and every family is different. I value continuing to learn so I can meet each situation with fresh eyes and practical insight.​

​

My office is located in Exton, Pennsylvania, and I work with children, teens, adults, and families throughout Chester County, including West Chester, Downingtown, Malvern, Chester Springs, and surrounding communities.

​​

My Approach

​​

​My focus is on helping clients get unstuck and gain new tools and skills to move forward.

​

Many of the individuals I work with are trying, but something is getting in their way. They may overthink, avoid challenges, shut down under pressure, or feel frustrated with themselves for not following through. 

​​

In our work together, I use proven, evidence-based methods—but translate them into practical language and strategies to help:

​​

• Manage anxious and racing thoughts

• Navigate overwhelming situations without shutting down

• Build confidence by taking manageable steps forward

• Handle frustration without giving up

• Feel more in control of their emotions and behavior

​​​

​My goal isn't just to help people feel better. It's to help them function better in real life. This means at school, at home, at work, and in relationships.

​​​

Teaching and Training

​​​

​In addition to my direct clinical work, I've trained thousands of mental health professionals through organizations such as the American Psychological Association, the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, PESI, ADDitude/WebMD, and the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists. 

​​

These experiences continue to sharpen my thinking and my work, grounded in what is both effective and practical. 

​​​​

​​What Parents Often Tell Me:

​​​​

“He’s finally taking steps again.”

“She’s not shutting down like before.”

“This is the first time something is actually helping.”

​​​​

Experience You Can Trust

​​​

• PhD in Counseling Psychology, SUNY Albany

• Internship at the University of Pennsylvania Counseling Center

• Over 30 years helping children, teens, and families

• Featured on The Today Show, Court TV, CBS, NBC Philadelphia, and NPR

• Author of Freeing Your Child from Overthinking, 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child, and six other books. 

​​​

A Final Thought

​​​​

If your child, teen, or adult child is stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that aren't working, change is possible—with the right kind of support.

​​​​

Schedule a Consult

​​Call: 610-804-5078

or email: drjeff4help@gmail.com

​​​

​​​​

​​

​​​​