About me
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working in the field for over 30 years. I have worked with teens my entire career. I have come to believe that most of us struggle in life due to our environment not fitting us. Teens rarely get the luxury of picking the environment they life in. The world is try to shape them into adults, but unfortunately the world often does not know what it is doing. Parents struggle to try to counteract all the negative things that surround their teen. It is difficult to fight against the world around us. Each teen is an individual and the world they live in often does not respond to that teen's individual needs How we help teens navigate the world is critical. I try to help teens understand their nature. Each one of us has strengths and weaknesses. Depending on the setting sometimes what is a strength in one area becomes a weakness in another. And of course the reverse is also true. I jokingly say that we all need to figure out what is our ice cream flavor. I see no reason to contribute to a teens feelings that they have something wrong with them. Or that they are not normal. We simply are healthy in our lives or we feel unhealthy in our lives. My goal is to help people figure out what will make them healthy and try to make those adjustments where possible. Most answers are right in front of us and they make sense when someone help us see them.
My style is straight forward, but hopefully not rude or cruel. I strive to help everyone feel hopeful and empowered. I will explain in as much detail as desired about why I think the way I do about any issue. People want to feel progress so I attempt to help them move forward as quickly as possible. There is no magic. If whatever i say doesn't make sense then challenge me. My goal is to simple help you meet your goal.
My primary intervention style is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I borrow from many other styles when i feel it is appropriate, but I find that CBT is the most logical framework to best help people.
My areas of expertise:
ADHD
Depression
Anxiety
OCD
Relationship Issues
Parenting issues
Grief
Behavioral Problems
Other areas of experience include:
I also work a great deal with LGBTQ issues, Work place issues, PTSD, Military and Veterans Issues. I also work with anger issues, divorce issues, and co-parenting problems. I have seen a lot of things in 30 years. If someone wants to find out if I have worked with their issue and I am comfortable helping them I welcome them contacting me to ask.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationships
- Grief
- Depression
- ADHD
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Coping with life changes , Blended family issues , Communication problems , Control issues , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
GA LCSW CSW002889
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jeff Fry. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
My son loves his sessions. We continue to keep three weeks scheduled at a time. My son feels very comfortable talking to Jeff and he is helping him so much.
My son has had a wonderful experience with Jeff, he’s mentioned how comfortable he is speaking with him which makes me happy as he doesn’t like to express much to others. Strongly recommend him!!
very understanding and straight to the point. this was my first time doing therapy and Jeff made it so easy. i was able to get comfortable really quick
Cuts to the chase and delivers what's needed in easy to understand and absorb chucks of wisdom
Great sessions. All good.
He's really in tune w simply trying to help. He listens and offers considerate, thoughtful ideas that have helped us only in the first 3 sessions. He's one of your great people, I'm sure
I really enjoy talking to Jeff he helps me see the bigger picture and different perspectives, and challenges me and my views in a non aggressive or condescending way, he is helping me so much thank you Jeff
Jeff is great, he instantly put us at ease and gave us techniques to use that started to have almost instant positive effects. He doesn't beat around the bush either so that you get right to the crux of the issues in order to start on your healing journey free from all the baggage.
Jeff was very supportive in helping us find new ways to talk to each other in ways that lead to constructive disagreements, centred around empathy and understanding.
This has helped us greatly.
Very helpful so far
Jeff is a professional, knows what his talking about, attentive listener and doesn’t take sides.
Jeff is very knowledgeable and he is very personable. He understands at least as a guy I can say that.
Jeff's help has been invaluable. He's been an immaculate professional and an excellent therapist. Very enlightening. I would highly recommend him.
Jeff has been amazing so far. Love working with him
Jeff is very professional and knowledgeable
Great therapist Very helpful
Jeff has been a solid provider. I would gladly refer him to others.
Jeff is great. Gives good insight and is very respectful.
I like Jeff and feel he has my best interest in mind.
Jeff is a wonderful therapist. He is both an attentive listener, and an engaged party in our sessions providing guidance and feedback. Thank you Jeff!
Jeff has helped me tremendously in a short amount of time. He definitely doesn't sugar coat things and is straight to the point. I find his methods very effective. Thanks Jeff!
Jeff was able to reframe our dynamic in 1 session; he’s honest, real and kind. Highly recommend!
Very informed and great man!
Jeff has a ton of experience and makes really good suggestions.
Jeff's done so much for me in so little time, is recommend him to anyone in a similar position as myself.
Jeff assisted me in a promptly way a provided me with great tips
Jeff is great! He understands PTSD and tries to help men struggling with communication.
Jeff has been phenomenal thus far
Great guy
Jeff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful, we really loved his energy. I highly recommend him as you can tell he does this because he thoroughly enjoys it
Been a great experience so far. Jeff has been very helpful. He is professional and easy to talk to, I felt comfortable right after the first session. Taught me some very useful mediation techniques my first session that have helped my anxiety since
Jeff Fry has been a great help to me so far. He is always on time, responds quickly, and is professional without being cold. His advice has been to the point and helpful, and he always makes the most out of our sessions. Can't think of a single criticism.
Jeff is good man to talk with. A lot of what tells me work good
Jeff is to the point and straight down the line with everything he says. He's very approachable and willing to help. His 31 years of experience is definitely evident by how much he has helped me allready with 2 sessions
Very professional and kind. Jeff definitely understands how to approach my needs and develop strategies to cope with my issues. Highly recommend!
I’ve worked with Jeff for almost a year whilst I was going through a really tough time at home with various life issues. His calm positive nature combined with his logical feedback and thought process has really helped equip me to adapt and evolve through my situation and come out the other side stronger and resilient. Thanks Jeff for everything
I can’t thank him enough for the amount of support and advice he has provided for me. He’s very down to earth, and isn’t afraid of telling me what I need to know even if I don’t want to hear it. He also lets me take the lead and talk about problems i’m having in each session, while also suggesting other topics we need to focus on.
Jeff is a great individual & a pleasure to work & talk with. 10/10 recommended all the way around.
So happy to have him in my life right now. He is so helpful.
My teenage son really seems to connect with Jeff and finds his sessions constructive. It's been hard to find a good match, so this is great news.
Good to have you as my therapist
I love Jeff! Each session I have with Jeff I gain so much from and after each session I feel like I am equipped to tackle the world. He is so incredibly intelligent, kind, empathetic, funny and an absolute joy to have as a therapist. I would recommend him to anyone 10 times over. Thank you Jeff for all of your help. I appreciate you!