Individual Counseling
I work with individuals, adolescents. and families. Sessions are conducted online and are fifty minutes long. The focus of discussion is to address goals you define. We will generally meet once a week, however the frequency of meetings can be adjusted to the patient's specific needs. Your session is confidential
I use a modern analytic approach to sessions which allows to explore their feelings and use a variety of theoretical interventions including Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR (Rapid Eye Movement Therapy), Systems Theory, and 12-step Recovery, among others.
While various therapeutic approaches may be used, the primary dynamic is that you, the client, feel safe and you feel heard without judgment.
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Coming out can be challenging. It is an especially vulnerable time and it is important to have support during time such as these. I have a special interest in helping those dealing with LGBTQ+ issues relating to exploring orientation, gender identity, self-acceptance, and coming out. I offer individual therapy to all. I also offer group counseling to men. I am kink and polyamory affirming.
Many people have issues surrounding sexual orientation, gender expression and acceptance. Religion and spiritual values may make talking about these feelings among families difficult. I have no agenda except to provide a safe, secure, judgment free space for individuals and/or their families to explore, question and find their own truth.
Please Note: There is no evidence-based research that reparative or conversion therapy is effective in helping anyone change their sexual orientation or gender expression. The practice of reparative therapy is unethical and, evidence suggests, damaging to the individual. I do not practice reparative therapy.
Trauma/PTSD
We know much more about what constitutes trauma than in prior years. In your session, the possibility of trauma, and recognizing the impact, will be explored as well as the lingering effects of trauma (PTSD) on your present day experience, I am EMDR trained and use it when appropriate.
Substance Use
Substance abuse is pervasive all through society. During our sessions, we will explore the history of your substance issues. Motivational Interviewing, helps weigh the benefits of using substances and of recovery from using. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy will help identify errors in thinking and begin establishing new paths of thought that will help you learn to make better choices. Narrative Therapy develops insights into issues that may be driving the abuse of drugs and/or alcohol.
You will be introduced to 12-step programs which may prove useful in supporting your recovery from substance use. It should also be noted there are other ways, such as SMART and Harm Reduction. These options will be explored as well.
Groups
John has a long and successful history of group counseling. He currently has two long-term, online groups running:
Group for Gay Men
This group is for adult men. The group is a safe place to share both fears and excitement about coming out. Many gay men experience trauma around fear of family reactions, bullying, and violence aimed at them because they are perceived as gay. This kind of trauma may affect all kinds of life decisions. This trauma may make us feel like we don't deserve to be happy and successful in either business or our personal lives.
Seniors Over Age 60
Moving into senior-hood can be exciting, liberating and scary. It brings plans concerning retirement and handling our finances to the forefront of our thinking. Sometimes we feel no longer needed by families and friends. Wondering how we should spend our time can be bewildering. We face health challenges. This group is a co-ed group. It can include members of all types of sexual orientation.
If either of these groups interest you, you are invited to have a conversation with John using the email form at the bottom of this page.
I work with individuals, adolescents. and families. Sessions are conducted online and are fifty minutes long. The focus of discussion is to address goals you define. We will generally meet once a week, however the frequency of meetings can be adjusted to the patient's specific needs. Your session is confidential
I use a modern analytic approach to sessions which allows to explore their feelings and use a variety of theoretical interventions including Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR (Rapid Eye Movement Therapy), Systems Theory, and 12-step Recovery, among others.
While various therapeutic approaches may be used, the primary dynamic is that you, the client, feel safe and you feel heard without judgment.
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Coming out can be challenging. It is an especially vulnerable time and it is important to have support during time such as these. I have a special interest in helping those dealing with LGBTQ+ issues relating to exploring orientation, gender identity, self-acceptance, and coming out. I offer individual therapy to all. I also offer group counseling to men. I am kink and polyamory affirming.
Many people have issues surrounding sexual orientation, gender expression and acceptance. Religion and spiritual values may make talking about these feelings among families difficult. I have no agenda except to provide a safe, secure, judgment free space for individuals and/or their families to explore, question and find their own truth.
Please Note: There is no evidence-based research that reparative or conversion therapy is effective in helping anyone change their sexual orientation or gender expression. The practice of reparative therapy is unethical and, evidence suggests, damaging to the individual. I do not practice reparative therapy.
Trauma/PTSD
We know much more about what constitutes trauma than in prior years. In your session, the possibility of trauma, and recognizing the impact, will be explored as well as the lingering effects of trauma (PTSD) on your present day experience, I am EMDR trained and use it when appropriate.
Substance Use
Substance abuse is pervasive all through society. During our sessions, we will explore the history of your substance issues. Motivational Interviewing, helps weigh the benefits of using substances and of recovery from using. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy will help identify errors in thinking and begin establishing new paths of thought that will help you learn to make better choices. Narrative Therapy develops insights into issues that may be driving the abuse of drugs and/or alcohol.
You will be introduced to 12-step programs which may prove useful in supporting your recovery from substance use. It should also be noted there are other ways, such as SMART and Harm Reduction. These options will be explored as well.
Groups
John has a long and successful history of group counseling. He currently has two long-term, online groups running:
Group for Gay Men
This group is for adult men. The group is a safe place to share both fears and excitement about coming out. Many gay men experience trauma around fear of family reactions, bullying, and violence aimed at them because they are perceived as gay. This kind of trauma may affect all kinds of life decisions. This trauma may make us feel like we don't deserve to be happy and successful in either business or our personal lives.
Seniors Over Age 60
Moving into senior-hood can be exciting, liberating and scary. It brings plans concerning retirement and handling our finances to the forefront of our thinking. Sometimes we feel no longer needed by families and friends. Wondering how we should spend our time can be bewildering. We face health challenges. This group is a co-ed group. It can include members of all types of sexual orientation.
If either of these groups interest you, you are invited to have a conversation with John using the email form at the bottom of this page.
John Perry, LCSW
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