Jason Willyerd
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCHe/Him/His
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCDoctor Willyerd graduated from Arizona State University with a doctorate in behavioral health in 2011. prior to that he had a masters degree in counseling in 2009. Since then his professional career has taken him into helping many at risk individuals such as sex offender youth, children with severe childhood trauma, families with fragile home life and structure, prisoners in the prison system and on suicide watch and prisoners having severe psychotic episodes. In the past 12 years he has obtained much experience working with children, teens and adults both male and female, addressing issues that range from addiction (sex and substance) to trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression and serious mental illness. His journey into counseling stems from his own experiences and traumas experienced growing up and needing help from professional therapy to overcome them. He uses cognitive behavioral therapy narrative therapy, motivational interviewing accelerated resolution therapy and spirituality as the patient desires to help individuals and families with their therapeutic needs. He loves counseling and helping people resolve their issues. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling and experiencing adventures.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Phobias & fears - Providing techniques and support to overcome intense fear, anxiety, and panic related to specific triggers, such as heights or crowded spaces
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
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Years of Experience: 14 years
Self Employed, Counselor, 2020 - Present
State Prison System, Counselor, 2012 - 2020
A New Leaf , Family Counselor, 2009 - 2012
Arizona State University, Doctor of Behavioral Health, 2011
Ottawa University , Profesional Counselor, 2009
Arizona: LPC-19378
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