Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a firm believer that everybody can benefit from counseling, whether you find yourself in the depths of despair or are just wanting some mental health maintenance. And I’d be happy to support you along your mental health journey.
I’m a licensed psychologist in two states (Missouri and Mississippi) and have experiences providing mental health services to adults in a range of settings, including outpatient clinics, medical and psychiatric hospitals, college counseling centers, and even state and federal prisons.
I most strongly identify with the cognitive-behavioral orientation of therapy, which is to say that I think problematic beliefs, attitudes, and thinking patterns are a major reason why people experience mental health problems. So, a major focus in my work with clients is identifying and changing those problematic cognitions. I also believe we, as humans, are “hard-wired” to be part of a social group, and so interpersonal relationships and interactions are often a major focus in my work with clients as well.
However, I believe one of the most important factors for a person to make positive change in counseling is the relationship between the counselor and the client. I strive to create the best working relationship as possible with each client by being as genuine and empathic as possible. I’ve been described as a particularly warm and friendly person, and even though counseling can be serious business, I use humor to bond with clients and help them feel more comfortable in the counseling setting.
In the end, change can only come from you – the client. I see my role as a counselor to help you clarify your goals, stay motivated, build insight, and develop skills you can use to be happier throughout the rest of your life!
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Dr. Jon Mandracchia offers psychological care with a practical, goal-oriented approach and believes counseling can help whether someone is struggling deeply or seeking routine mental health maintenance. He brings six years of experience working with adults across a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, medical and psychiatric hospitals, college counseling centers, and state and federal prisons.
He practices from a cognitive-behavioral orientation, focusing on how unhelpful beliefs and thinking patterns contribute to emotional difficulties and working with clients to identify and modify those patterns. He also emphasizes the role of interpersonal connections, viewing relationships and social interactions as important areas to address in therapy.
Dr. Mandracchia places high value on the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change and strives to be genuine and empathic in sessions. He is known for bringing warmth and a friendly manner to his work and uses humor to help clients feel at ease while engaging in serious therapeutic work.
Ultimately, he views the client as the primary agent of change and sees his role as supporting that process by helping people clarify their goals, maintain motivation, build insight, and develop practical skills that promote long-term well-being. He is a licensed psychologist in Missouri and Mississippi.
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