Jared has worked in the mental health field for 12 years in a variety of roles including direct care, case management, and as a therapist. He has direct experience with clients aged 5-65 working on a variety goals such as anger management, family conflict, social skills, autism spectrum disorders, and sexual adjustment.
Jared enjoys getting active with the clients, whether that means exercise, going for a walk, or just playing catch. Jared has lived in the Pittsburgh area his whole life but enjoys getting out into the woods whenever he can.
Years of Service: 12
Education:
- B.A. Psychology from Clarion University
- Masters of Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Certifications, Memberships and Accreditations:
- Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) Certification; Bureau of Autism Services
Specialties/Strengths:
- Sexuality
- Mental Health
- Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Problematic Sexual Behaviors
- Gender Dysphoria
- Person-Centered Planning
- Positive Approaches
- Trauma Informed Care
- Relapse Prevention for Sexual Offending
- Clinical Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Support Plan Development
- Parent Education
- Play Therapy
- Functional Behavior Analysis