In addition to counseling, Jake has also worked extensively within the HR field as a Generalist at a mid-sized aviation company and as a Recruiter for a variety of nonprofits. In conjunction with his business work, he served as a hospice volunteer and took a two-year sabbatical to teach in Indonesia through the Peace Corps; opportunities that helped him realize his passion for human services work.
During his graduate training, Jake spent time at a private practice providing family therapy and trauma-informed play therapy to children and adolescents. He interned at a large group practice providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults for anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. As an intern, Jake also worked with individuals who had obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline, schizophrenia, and acute suicidality.
Jake's clinical approach is grounded in mindfulness practice and his extended retreat experiences within the Vipassana tradition. He uses a variety of interventions that pull from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, and Somatic Experiencing. He has a passion for connecting with and serving diverse populations and providing an inviting space for individuals and couples from all walks of life.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, SUNY Oswego (2012)
Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Wake Forest University (2022)
Licenses/Certificates:
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (2022)
National Certified Counselor (NCC) (2022)
Population:
Jake sees adolescents and adults ages 16 and up as well as couples.
Jake accepts the following types of payment and health insurance:
Private Payment (cash, check, credit card)
Most Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans