Jarrod specializes in providing trauma-informed care to clients 15+, adults, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, identity difficulties, grief, life adjustments, and mood disorders. He is passionate about helping to destigmatize mental illness across all populations, particularly with LGBTQ+ and military families. Jarrod is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) and registered CT clinician working under the supervision of Dr. Matthew Paris, PsyD., and Janelle Paris MAEd., LPCC-S.

With over 9 years of experience, three of which were dual diagnosis treatment, Jarrod brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our practice. His mission is to help clients achieve lasting wellness and mental health recovery by providing holistic support and unconditional positive regard while maintaining a solution focus to truly help clients reach their goals.

Jarrod provides a safe space for clients to openly share struggles they might otherwise push into dark corners. He affirms, “Shame needs three things to grow exponentially: secrecy, silence, and judgment. Douce shame with empathy and it simply cannot survive,” (Brene Brown).

In his work, he emphasizes a compassionate and inclusive approach, ensuring that individuals feel heard, understood, and supported. His dedication to empowering his clients and promoting mental health awareness makes him an asset to the mental health field.

Jarrod utilizes techniques from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He helps his clients identify and reframe challenging negative thought patterns and adopt healthier behavioral patterns.

In his free time, Jay enjoys camping, spending time with his family, pets, and playing cards.