Jean-Marie Schweizer (he, him)

I specialize in depression as part of my strength-based, holistic treatment approach. As an existential-humanistic counselor, I often use Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other related approaches to let you lead yourself toward the root causes of your darker sides and let you rediscover the light that never left in the first place.

Anxiety is the outcome of a variety of sometimes complex root causes that cannot always be explained. I work with polyvagal theory, mindfulness and somatic approaches to bypass the surface of the mind if necessary and provide a variety of tools to create creative and alternative interventions. I also use dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to structure therapy in a collaborative way to equip you with the tools for self-sufficiency.

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II), I specialize in complex PTSD and relational trauma all the way back to childhood adverse experiences without needing to reprocess the trauma. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative approaches, and other modalities, I work with you to find new ways of coping with returning to your more holistic self.

Anxiety is the outcome of a variety of sometimes complex root causes that cannot always be explained. I work with polyvagal theory, mindfulness and somatic approaches to bypass the surface of the mind if necessary and provide a variety of tools to create creative and alternative interventions. I also use dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to structure therapy in a collaborative way to equip you with the tools for self-sufficiency.

I appreciate the narrative approach for its creativity in addressing complex problems with your imagination. Based on solid research, narrative therapy can be very effective in addressing concerns that otherwise are difficult to manage. Working with adults with neurological differences (e.g., autism spectrum disorder), this approach has lent me a language to communicate more efficiently with my clients.

I often use Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a way for you to understand that there are many (and no bad) parts within your internal system that, while showing up problematically, actually are there to support. The IFS approach is an journey of self-discovery with the potential for you to learn the tools to address many challenges in life yourself very soon.

I am completing my certification in DBT, using it as a popular alternative to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to provide structure and insight. Combined with mindfulness approaches, DBT lends itself well to providing you with a path toward self-sufficiency.