- Client-centered
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
About Jason
Jason Gearheart is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 15 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, among other concerns. He speaks English and practices from a person-centered stance that values honest conversation and practical steps.
Jason focuses on straightforward talk and building trust so people can name what they are feeling. He helps clients look at how past events and current choices interact. Sessions tend to involve listening, reflection, and concrete ways to try different responses to old patterns.
He draws from several approaches to shape the work, including client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior, and emotionally focused ideas to look at how feelings affect relationships. Motivational interviewing and existential questions also appear when clients are weighing change or meaning.
Jason often addresses issues tied to family of origin, abandonment, commitment struggles, body image, and relationship trust. He also works with more specific concerns such as BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture topics, hoarding, infidelity, and isolation or loneliness.
Practical steps are part of his approach. He helps people clarify small goals, try manageable experiments, and check what works. To begin, he asks clients to describe what matters now and what they want to do differently.
How his approaches fit into online work
Jason often uses client-centered work, which centers the client's perspective and encourages open conversation about feelings and decisions. That approach helps when someone needs space to name guilt, shame, or painful memories without a lot of direction.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and includes practical exercises to test new ways of thinking. CBT is useful for tackling persistent negative beliefs and for small behavior changes that reduce distress.
Emotionally-focused ideas are part of his toolkit when relationship patterns or intense feelings are central. This helps people see how emotions shape interactions and where new responses might change outcomes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try based on current needs, goals, and preferences. That includes checking in and adjusting the plan as progress becomes clearer.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats were not detailed in the biography. In general, working with a licensed professional online can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Ask about the specific session format offered and how it can fit into your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression. He also addresses related issues like abandonment, body image, infidelity, and guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses talk-based methods to help name and sit with those feelings, then combines thinking-focused tools to test unhelpful beliefs and emotion-focused work to understand how those feelings affect relationships.
What is his background and experience?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on addiction, trauma, depression, and related concerns. That experience informs a practical, step-oriented style.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and practices there.
Does he work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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