Jerrod Beck

Associate

Pronouns: He/Him

Therapeutic Style: Warm, Collaborative, and Creative

Services Provided:

• Adult Individual Therapy
• Teen Individual Therapy
• Teen Family Therapy
• Child Family Therapy (ages 6+)
• Couples and Relationships Counseling

Who I am as a Therapist

In order to care for ourselves and others we must accept and investigate hard truths. However, existing in a world full of hard truths and uncertainties doesn't have to be burdensome, in fact it can be quite adventurous when you have the proper support. Everyday around the globe young children navigate lives in which most experiences are new and big. Imagine seeing a large fluffy dog for the first time, or feeling blades of grass tickle your skin as you crawl under the cascading branches of a weeping willow. Exciting but potentially terrifying stuff! Nevertheless, with guidance and support we persevere and learn that we can do hard things. Curiosity and a desire to claim space in our world helps us grow and thrive at any age, and with each stage in our life the kind of support we require to be successful changes. From needing rescuing from the large fluffy dog as a child, to overcoming grief associated with loss as an adult, there are just some things we can’t do alone.
Making the choice to seek therapy for yourself or your family is a radical act of hope and a fruitful investment. In my practice, I seek to create a container for my clients that is free of shame and judgement in order to allow for honest expression. I often incorporate the arts or play into my sessions because I believe that creativity is a powerful tool in the therapeutic process, but ultimately my clients are the experts of their own lives and I follow their lead. With me, you’ll gain valuable tools, strategies, and perspectives to help support yourself or your family members. I welcome clients of all identities and cultural/ethnic backgrounds, and specialize in working with children and families but also have enjoyed expanding my practice to include work with adult individuals and couples.

Areas of Focus

Therapeutic Approaches 

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Anti-Racist Trauma-Informed Care (ARTIC)
• Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Therapy
• Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS)
• Creative Arts based Interventions
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Ecotherapy
• Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Gender Affirming Care (GAC)
• GAC Letter Writing
• Gottman Method
• Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
• Mind-Body / Somatic
• Mindfulness
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Narrative Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
• Trauma Therapy

Who I am when I'm not a Therapist

In my free time you can find me trail running, browsing bookshops, playing guitar, giving hot takes about pop culture, listening to everything from hip hop to musical theater, and falling asleep during movies. I really value friendship, quiet time and good food/drink. Art and creative expression are very important to me, and in my opinion young children are the most talented and influential artists among us.

Training & Experience  

• Previous work experience in childcare and elementary school settings
• Training in Positive Discipline Approach, Reggio Emilia Philosophy, Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Family Therapy
• Past career in non-profit arts
• Former children's hospital volunteer