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About Jared Brinkerhoff, M.S, Ed.S, NCC, LCMHC

Therapy for getting out of your head and engaged in life.

Many of the clients I work with are already thoughtful and self-aware, but they still feel stuck in patterns they can’t seem to break.


They often present with:

  • Overthinking and anxiety 
  • Feeling disconnected from themselves or their partner 
  • Repeating the same frustrating cycles, even when they “know better” 


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 trying new ways of approaching their ineffective patterns. 

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What it's like working with me

What it's like working with me

What it's like working with me

My style is both active and collaborative. 


I aim to create a space for slow, deliberate exploration and analysis of your internal processes while still actively creating and applying practical tools you can use outside of sessions.Using that approach we will:


  • Understand the patterns you’re stuck in 
  • Slow things down enough to see what’s actually happening 
  • Practice responding differently in real time


Ultimately the goal is to change your relationship with your processes so you can make real change within your life. 

My Approach

What it's like working with me

What it's like working with me

My work is grounded in evidence-based therapies, including:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) 
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy 


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.

Background & Credentials

What it's like working with me

Background & Credentials

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 

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1)
  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)   

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.

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