Jerome Gardner

Have you been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what you want? Or maybe there isn’t one obvious problem. You just know you want something to change. Whatever brings you here, I believe therapy is a place where you don’t have to pretend to have it all figured out. My goal as a therapist is simple: to help you live the life you want to live. I don’t believe my job is to tell you who to be or what choices to make. Instead, I’ll work alongside you to better understand yourself, identify what matters most to you, recognize the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical ways to move forward. I believe you already have strengths and knowledge about yourself that can be built upon; sometimes we just need the right space and support to find them.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused approaches. Most importantly, I tailor therapy to you rather than expecting you to fit into a particular therapeutic model. Therapy can be serious and challenging, but I also believe there is room for humor, curiosity, and being human.

I recognize that identity, culture, relationships, family, and the environments we live in can profoundly shape our experiences, and I strive to create a space where you can bring your whole self without having to explain, minimize, or defend who you are. Everyone is welcome here, and I want every client to feel respected, heard, and genuinely valued. You don’t have to know exactly what you need from therapy before you reach out. We can start where you are and figure that out together.