Many of the clients I work with are already thoughtful and insightful, but they still feel stuck in patterns they can’t seem to break.
They often present with:
If that sounds familiar, you may benefit from a different way of working with what’s going on internally. I tend to work best with individuals and couples who are motivated for change and open to understanding what keeps pulling them away from the life they want.
My style is both active and collaborative.
I aim to create a space for slow, deliberate exploration of what's happening internally, while still actively creating and applying practical tools you can use outside of sessions.Using that approach we will:
Ultimately the goal is to develop a different relationship with your thoughts and emotions so they no longer decide where your life goes.
No single therapy model fits every person or every relationship. I draw from several evidence-based approaches depending on what will be most helpful for the challenges you're facing.
With individuals, I primarily use ACT to help you change your relationship with your thoughts and emotions so they have less control over your actions.
With couples, I use the Gottman's 50+ years of research to focus on identifying and shifting the patterns that create conflict and disconnection, and use a blend of structured tools and deeper emotional work.
Jared Brinkerhoff, MS, ED.S, NCC, LCMHC
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (#15910) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (#1236065) licensed in North Carolina and Florida
I have completed training in
I received my undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Florida and my dual master’s degrees (Education Specialist and Clinical Mental Health Counseling) from Florida State University in 2020.
When I’m not working, I’m usually spending time with my family, often running around as superheroes with my toddlers.
I also enjoy playing drums and guitar, and unwinding with sci-fi movies and video games.