Jim Ostendarp
Counselor, LCMHC, LMHC (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (413) 287-8233
Prior to treatment, we struggle with mental health issues by fighting or ignoring the parts of us experiencing those problems. Eventually we learn that doing so results only in those problems becoming stronger and louder. Instead, I often begin therapy by teaching skills that can improve resilience to stress and quickly bring relief. Then we become curious about the parts of us that are struggling so that we can understand what they need from us in order to better take care of them. Mindful curiosity leads to understanding, understanding leads to compassion, and compassion heals.
I can offer you compassion and the informed curiosity that are essential for successful treatment; and can help you find them both within yourself. This mindful approach to therapy can facilitate experiences that amplify self acceptance and self appreciation. It can also resolve long held disruptive habits and inhibiting behaviors in need of healing.
I've been a Mental Health Counselor for over 30 years. In addition to working individually with clients I've spent most of that time at intensive treatment programs working with people experiencing severe mental health symptoms. Some of the programs specialized working with uniformed service personnel, health care providers and people with chronic illness.
Call or Email Jim Ostendarp now for a free 15 minute consultation - (413) 287-8233
Let's Connect (413) 287-8233
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Check, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem BCBS New Hampshire
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Green Mountain Care
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Optum
- Oxford
- Point32 Healthcare
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Tufts
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Jim Ostendarp
Counselor, LCMHC, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (413) 287-8233
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 774 Jim OstendarpLicense state differs from primary location state.
- In Practice for 37 years
- Attended Gonzaga University, MA Counseling Psychology, Graduated 1989
- License: Licenced Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Vermont 068.0134419
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Jim Ostendarp
Counselor, LCMHC, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (413) 287-8233
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
Jim Ostendarp
Counselor, LCMHC, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (413) 287-8233
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Jim Ostendarp
Counselor, LCMHC, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (413) 287-8233
Location
Additional Location
Sunderland, MA 01375
(413) 287-8233