Jeffrey (Jeff) Napolitano

The core of my approach is establishing and maintaining a warm, nonjudgmental, collaborative, and supportive relationship with clients. I believe it's important to foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and safety where we can thoughtfully consider your experience. I'll aim to understand your difficulties and the ways in which those challenges impact your life. I believe that important relationships from the past shape how we think, feel, and behave in relation to others and ourselves in the present. We'll identify themes in your relationships, assumptions you make about yourself and others, and coping styles you've developed in response to past experiences. With this knowledge, we'll determine ways to build on your strengths, experiment with new and different coping strategies, and make meaningful changes. Common presenting concerns include depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, adjustment difficulties, life transitions, sexuality and gender concerns, developmental trauma, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, and academic dissatisfaction. I also conduct psycho-educational assessments to address problems with attention, learning, and organization.