Coaching Therapists in 61108

For the past 41 years I have provided children, adolescents, couples and families with support in the school, community, and private practice setting. I specialize in providing services, support, and advocacy for those with special needs and behavior issues. My experience as a special education teacher and school counselor has been an asset in my work with diverse populations and various needs at my private practice. I am a Certified LifeMap Coach and provide services to adults with Autism Spectrum profiles..

Life isn't easy and we are not born all knowing. Throughout our life span, we face exciting and terrifying situations that impact the way we function every day and how we interact with others. Then, we feel like we are the only ones suffering, and feelings of loneliness emerge. Our first reaction is to hide and portray that we are doing fine. Then we try dealing with the problem on our own. Later, we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed. We start experiencing extreme difficulties just trying to deal with simple daily life tasks. This is where I come in!

I primarily work with teenagers and adults, however have enjoyed working clients of all ages. I have worked with countless clients who were struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, LGBTQIA+ issues, phase of life problems, marital conflict, work issues, anger, and self-esteem to name a few. I find the therapeutic relationship most beneficial when clients are willing to engage during session and implement therapeutic skills and strategies into their daily lives.

I enjoy working with individuals preferable 12 years of age or older, and struggling with any number of mental health challenges. As a clinician I strive to be a listening ear, a trusting empath, and a person you can rely on for support as you move through the ebb and flow of life's river. Examples of the types of mental health struggles include Anxiety- Depression- PTSD- LGBTQAI+ Issues- Life Phases- Separation and Divorce- Perinatal and Postpartum Mood Disorders- Parents of Children with Special Needs- School or Workplace Issues- Legal Matters- Self Esteem- Grief and Loss- Healthcare Burnout- Vicarious Trauma- Medical Social Work.

Accepting NEW Clients! Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost, or like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster lately? Maybe you've had some really difficult experiences and are at a loss on how to move forward, leaving you feeling directionless. Or, maybe you have had a major change in your life and are struggling to cope with it. It has all been so consuming to the point that you’re exhausted by it all. You are so ready to finally be able to come to a place of clarity, direction, peace, fulfillment, and to just have some relief. You have tried to figure it out on your own, and you're left feeling the same, if not worse.

My name is Jeff Zajkowski and for the past 18 years I have dedicated myself to helping individuals with mental health, addiction and substance abuse issues. I utilize multiple treatment techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, client-centered therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy and psychoanalytic theory. I also have specific training in rapport building, breakthrough techniques and in pinpointing crucial onset events. I work with adults and adolescents. For your convenience I also use HIPPA compliant video chat for sessions.

Have you been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, depressed or like your life seems to be really hard right now? Maybe you are just so tired of always putting yourself last and have lost who you are and what you want out of life. Or, you have been feeling disconnected in your relationship due to having the same arguments, the same issues, or feeling like roommates, and you just don't know how to make it better. Or, you have recently gone through a divorce or breakup and you just don't know how to pick up the pieces, heal, and move forward. You really just want to finally experience some peace, clarity, and to get your life back.

"Normally, you're great at keeping things together. But lately, you feel like you're holding on by a thread, going through the motions and, at any moment, things can fall apart. You're ready to get your life back on track, but you need a place where it's okay to not have it all together. You need someone who will provide the support you need to make the desired changes. You've come to the right place, and you've found the right person."