Jamie Hoover

There is no universal therapy that works best for all individuals, and I do not pretend like there is. Each person has their own goals and needs, and each session different events will come up, and they should have the space to be spoken about, no matter how small they are. I am a strong advocate for person-centered therapy, because therapists SHOULD be willing to listen to the client and adapt treatment with what fits their individual needs, instead of using an ineffective cookie-cutter method.

Often, people think that going to therapy is all about complaining about one's problems and getting it off their chest, but nothing really comes of it. That's not quite how it works with me. You have the space to vent about whatever you would like, though if you want to solve some of those issues, we will brainstorm solutions and work on implementing them to make a more effective and long-lasting change. Not everything or everyone needs a solution, but sometimes just a little push helps!

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is very common, and stems from the idea that the way you view yourself or what's around you, helps drive your behavior, which can be healthy or unhealthy depending on the situation. In CBT, we will identify what beliefs and/or thoughts you have about yourself that negatively impact you, and re-frame them to be more accurate to an objective reality, where your behavior is more aligned with who you truly are and who you want to be as well.

Attachment is something that affects people all across the lifespan. A large chunk of my research in graduate school was based on Bowlby and Ainsworth's Attachment Theory and how patterns from childhood relationships manifest into other types of relationships as one grows up. Recognizing these patterns, where often people think something is "wrong" with them, is vital to understand how to address these issues, and work towards a better relationship with oneself and others.

Attachment is something that affects people all across the lifespan. A large chunk of my research in graduate school was based on Bowlby and Ainsworth's Attachment Theory and how patterns from childhood relationships manifest into other types of relationships as one grows up. Recognizing these patterns, where often people think something is "wrong" with them, is vital to understand how to address these issues, and work towards a better relationship with oneself and others.

Anxiety is a fairly common issue that many people face, which can also make starting (or continuing) therapy difficult. Not only that, but there are so many different types of anxiety that manifest differently in each individual. One of the most commonly used therapies for anxiety is Cogntiive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which is one of my most widely used treatment orientations. Toegther, we can work on mitigating anxiety that likely has been plaguing you for quite some time now!

The primary focus in my developmental psychology degree was on teenagers and young adults! I also am constantly looking new research as it relates to adolescents because this is the population I am the most interested in working with, and have success with. The transitionary period between being able to make a lot of your own decisions, and feeling like you're "on your own", is one that is tricky to navigate, but I am here to help in the specific ways you need me to!