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Jay Pesek

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC

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17 Endorsed
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Available both in-person and online
277 Village Parkway Helena, AL 35080
We treat children, adolescents and adults with behavioral issues, mood disorders, developmental and personality disorders. I work with parents to develop behavioral plans for their homes and families to supplement the therapy done with their children/adolescents in my office.
My graduate training dealt with adolescent male patients with behavioral problems, emotional intelligence deficiencies, sexual abuse history and suicidal gestures and ideations. I see many single parents struggling with their children at home or in school.
I enjoy working with individuals, families, single parents and their children and prefer to "rule out" more than quickly diagnose.
Take the first step to help. Call or Jay Pesek now - (205) 636-8176

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Counseling Cottage, LLC

277 Village Parkway

Helena, AL 35080 map

(205) 636-8176
My website
I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting and ADHD 
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (205) 636-8176
Photo of Jay Pesek, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Counseling Cottage, LLC

277 Village Parkway

Helena, AL 35080 map

(205) 636-8176
My website
I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting and ADHD 
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $140
  • Couple Sessions $140

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • All Kids
  • Anthem
  • BCBS of Alabama: Blue Choice Network
  • BCBS of Alabama: EPS Network
  • Behavioral Health Systems EAP
  • BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ComPsych
  • EMPAC - EAP
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • New Directions EAP
  • New Directions | Lucet
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • Uprise Health
  • Viva Health
  • We offer Financial Hardship Options - Just Ask!
  • Out of Network
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Please call our office or email for more information. I am on a variety of insurance panels including - all the "big name" insurance companies. We take cash, check and credit cards. Call Pesek Counseling Services and speak with Jennifer - she would be happy to help you!
Photo of Jay Pesek, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Jay Pesek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
or call with questions - (205) 636-8176
"
Please call our office or email for more information. I am on a variety of insurance panels including - all the "big name" insurance companies. We take cash, check and credit cards. Call Pesek Counseling Services and speak with Jennifer - she would be happy to help you!
Photo of Jay Pesek, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Jay Pesek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
or call with questions - (205) 636-8176

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Alabama / 3568 Jay Pesek
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 14 years
  • Attended University of Montevallo, Graduated 2012
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from ABEC (Counseling Supervisor) SC03278 / 2022
  • Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors NCC / 2019
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I have over a decade of experience treating adolescents - as part of a treatment team or as a clinician in private practice, working alongside Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. This contributes to my foundational training overall in mental health and how I approach patient care.
Photo of Jay Pesek, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Jay Pesek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
or call with questions - (205) 636-8176
"
I have over a decade of experience treating adolescents - as part of a treatment team or as a clinician in private practice, working alongside Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. This contributes to my foundational training overall in mental health and how I approach patient care.
Photo of Jay Pesek, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Jay Pesek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
or call with questions - (205) 636-8176

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Boundaries
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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You are the expert on your life. I am the expert on some ways that we can make it better. We will work as a team to come up with a treatment plan that is successful and multifaceted so that we can pivot when or if needed through clear and comfortable communication.
Photo of Jay Pesek, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Jay Pesek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
or call with questions - (205) 636-8176
"
You are the expert on your life. I am the expert on some ways that we can make it better. We will work as a team to come up with a treatment plan that is successful and multifaceted so that we can pivot when or if needed through clear and comfortable communication.
Photo of Jay Pesek, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Jay Pesek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
or call with questions - (205) 636-8176

17 Endorsements

Lawley Counseling, LLC
Lawley Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
I highly recommend Jay. He is knowledgable and a valuable asset to the mental health field.
Root Impact Wellness, LLC
Root Impact Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
If you are looking for quality, established, and effective mental health therapy, Pesek Counseling Services in Helena is a super choice!
Erica Wilbanks
Erica Wilbanks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Jay is wise, passionate, and played a key role in helping us start our practice. His heart for helping others is evident in everything he does. We're grateful for his guidance and the impact he continues to make.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Religion

Christian

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • CBT treatment of Childhood OCD & ACT
  • Christian Counseling
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Gottman Method
  • Interpersonal
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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You may recognize some of the jargon here - and some I try to operationalize depending on the treatment plan/goals. OCD is the primary community I see week to week. When possible, I like to incorporate CBT/ERP along with medication. Many times the prescribing MD/NP and I will incorporate a Genesight Psychotropic test and Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) when available.
Photo of Jay Pesek, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Jay Pesek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
or call with questions - (205) 636-8176
"
You may recognize some of the jargon here - and some I try to operationalize depending on the treatment plan/goals. OCD is the primary community I see week to week. When possible, I like to incorporate CBT/ERP along with medication. Many times the prescribing MD/NP and I will incorporate a Genesight Psychotropic test and Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) when available.
Photo of Jay Pesek, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Jay Pesek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
or call with questions - (205) 636-8176

Location

Primary Location

Counseling Cottage, LLC

277 Village Parkway

Helena, AL 35080

(205) 636-8176
Photo of Jay Pesek, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Jay Pesek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (205) 636-8176
Photo of Jay Pesek, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Jay Pesek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (205) 636-8176