- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Jason
Jason Gearheart is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 15 years of experience. He helps people with trauma, addiction, abandonment, relationship strain, depression, low motivation, self-esteem issues, fears and phobias, and sexual abuse. Jason uses straightforward, person-centered work to help people talk through hard topics and make practical changes.
He focuses on clear conversation and steady pacing. Sessions tend to be direct and centered on what the client wants to address next. Jason often blends client-centered listening with techniques that change thoughts and behaviors when those patterns keep someone stuck.
His background includes long-term clinical work with people facing addiction and trauma. That experience informs how he responds to crisis, conflict, and setbacks. He pays attention to how early family dynamics affect current relationships and to issues like abandonment and dependent personality traits.
Common areas he addresses include communication problems, commitment issues, infidelity, body image, guilt and shame, and isolation. He also works with people navigating BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture without judgment. Practical tasks and goal-focused steps are part of many sessions when clients want them.
Jason frames therapy as a process of trying approaches and adjusting what isn’t working. He supports people who want clearer boundaries, better self-regard, or a plan to reduce substance use. People who prefer straightforward talk and concrete steps often feel most comfortable with his style.
How his approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. It helps people clarify goals and feel understood while they decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers concrete exercises to shift those patterns when they cause distress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and naming emotions and how those emotions shape relationships and responses.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and choose methods together based on needs, goals, and what feels manageable. That collaborative planning can change over time as priorities shift.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list formats. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins between in-person visits, or reduce travel time for appointments. Online work can also make it easier to follow up on homework or practice skills between sessions. Licensed professionals adapt the approach and pacing to suit a client's schedule and practical constraints.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, and depression, plus related issues such as abandonment, relationship problems, body image, and isolation.
What is his therapeutic style?
Jason blends client-centered listening with practical techniques like cognitive behavioral work and motivational interviewing to help people change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individuals on issues like addiction and trauma.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.