Jeff Grossman Counseling
About
Clients I work with include: (1) couples hoping to improve communication, conflict resolution, and trust (2) men seeking assistance dealing with alcohol, drug, or sex addiction, (3) narcissism, (4) men or women dealing with toxic shame or self hate, (5) male and female young professionals seeking assistance with promotion or increase in compensation at work, (6) men wanting to process unwanted SSA, (7) men or women wanting to understand existential topics (choice, freedom, death, or meaning), or (8) women seeking assistance with pain or loss who want to work with a male therapist. If you fit into one of these eight categories, please call! I offer a safe, confidential environment where you can address critical and difficult issues. I offer therapy that is both interpersonal and existential. Interpersonal is the work of focusing on how individuals relate and connect with one another, and the ability to offer and receive honest feedback. Existential is a focus on choice/agency, meaning, anxiety, and hope. Therapy is an extension of an individual's journey through pain, suffering, loss, and confusion. Together the client and I create clear goals, establish a therapeutic contract, define and explore resistance to goals, and meet weekly for a specific period of time. My approach is psychodynamic, narrative, interpersonal, and existential. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a degree in Systems Engineering, working for the Home Depot corporate in merchandising, then managing the largest Chevrolet dealership in TN, I am now pursuing my 2nd career and passion as an individual, marital, and group therapist.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After the client reaches out via email or phone, I schedule an initial phone conversation. During the initial phone conversation, we talk briefly about the reason the client is seeking therapy and some of the guidelines I have for therapy (cost, location, etc.). If the client is agreeable, we schedule an initial appointment. As part of the initial communication, I will email the client detailed paperwork (called informed consent) that the client will want to read, print, sign, and bring to the initial evaluation session. I believe one the most important aspects of selecting a therapist is finding someone you think is a good fit for you and you believe will be able to help you gain clarity or resolution on whatever you are bringing to therapy.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
School: University of Virginia Year Graduated: 2002 Supervisor Names: Angela Thompson, Carla Babb Additional Credentials Degree: Richmont Graduate University/Master of Arts in CMHC Year graduated: 2017 Membership: American Group Psychotherapy Association/65089 Member Since: 2017
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing is a sliding scale where individual or marital therapy (a 50 min session) is $95 - $145 per session. A 50 min session on a Sunday is $195. Payment options are cash, check or credit card. Group psychotherapy (a 90 min session) is priced $75 per session. I do not accept insurance as payment for individual or marital therapy.
How did you get started in this business?
As part of my personal and professional development, I was a counseling client. By doing my own work, I realized I was passionate about therapy and wanted to journey with other people who experience pain, loss, and suffering OR work on their professional development.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I specialize in working with: 1) couples struggling with communication and conflict resolution 2) individuals or couples working through infidelity (discovery vs. disclosure, healthy boundaries inside of a relationship lacking trust, and feelings inside of emotional and physical infidelity) 3) narcissistic men wanting help in relationships or 'survivors' of narcissistic relationships seeking recovery 4) addicts (sex, alcohol, narcotics) wanting freedom 5) men or women wanting to change their toxic shame or self-hate 6) professionals wanting more (i.e. income/raise, promotion, work-life balance) from work 7) SSA Christian men
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Meet with the therapist you select for an initial appointment. Ask them if they themselves have a therapist. If he/she doesn't, consider if you would want to trust your medical care to a doctor who themselves doesn't use a doctor. If the therapist does in fact have their own therapist, determine if you can see yourself enjoying spending an hour a week with the person and if you believe the investment of time and money would prove helpful. I have written several blog posts about selecting a therapist at jeffgrossmancounseling(dot)com