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About My Clients
You might be tired of feeling like something is wrong with you — or tired of trying to fix it on your own. I work with adults navigating anxiety, burnout, and relationship stress, and men who aren't sure therapy will work for them. My approach is direct and practical. We don't just talk — we build real skills you can use when you're in the middle of it, not just on a therapy couch. I also work with couples.
My Background and Approach
I'm Jason Almerico, LCSW, and I've been doing this work for nearly a decade — with veterans, parents, first responders, professionals, and people who've never tried therapy before. My approach is integrative and body-aware. I draw on Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, mindfulness, self-compassion, and attachment-based work. We pay attention to how stress and old patterns show up in your body and your relationships, not just your thoughts. What makes my practice different: I use validated assessments to track your progress over time — so change is measurable, not just felt. I give homework, because what happens between sessions matters. And I'll coach you in the moment when old patterns show up, using tools like the RAIN practice to work with difficult emotions in real time. I grew up in Boise, have blue-collar roots, and I'm a veteran. I've lived and worked across the world. I know what it's like to carry a lot and not talk about it. That's part of why I work well with people — especially men — who come in skeptical.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I grew up in Boise, have blue collar roots, am a veteran, lived as a peace corps volunteer in South America, and spent time living in Asia and Africa. I've been married and have three kids. My life experiences along with working with disadvantaged youth and families in the child welfare system from diverse backgrounds has informed my sensitivity to diversity and formed my ability to adapt and meet people where they're at, with respect and a non-judgemental attitude. I see people as human first, with a need to feel seen, heard, and valued. I find myself interested in knowing how to be a bridge for the differences we see in our community. Some of my most formative experiences have come from developing my Buddhist spiritual practice and participating in 10 day silent meditation retreats with monks and being a counselor for teen mindfulness camps. Most clinical interventions I use in my practice lead back to mindfulness and training the mind for higher overall functioning.