Jerry Sichelstiel, LPC

Jerry Sichelstiel is a licensed counselor who guides people through difficult seasons toward clearer thinking and renewed connection. He brings a warm, practical style to work with depression, anxiety, teenagers, and family concerns, helping clients find manageable steps forward when life feels overwhelming.

He has spent the better part of the last 10 years working with clients ranging from adolescents to adults, gaining experience in community, school, and justice settings. His training includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), moral reconation therapy (MRT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). He is also certified in anger management and has provided services in court settings, county jails, and school environments.

For Jerry, therapy is more than problem solving - it is about building a meaningful relationship. He focuses on connection and trust as the foundation for change, believing that people learn best from professionals they feel understood by. That emphasis on rapport informs his work with families, parents, fathers, and individuals dealing with isolation, control issues, communication problems, social anxiety, and other challenges.

As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - he aims to meet each person where they are, offering practical strategies alongside empathic support to help clients move toward clearer goals and healthier relationships.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Jerry uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this approach offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for people managing anger, intense emotions, or relationship challenges. When trauma is a focus, trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT) provides structured techniques to process traumatic experiences and reduce their ongoing impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Jerry collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so treatment feels like a shared effort rather than a prescription.

Online therapy with Jerry is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, creating flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to connect from home, during breaks, or when in-person visits are not practical, while still allowing therapists to provide consistent, evidence-based care.