Jonathan Ravarino, PhD, LCSW               
 Licensed Psychologist / Clinical Social Worker             
                                                                                                                                                            
Many different life circumstances and mental health concerns bring someone to a place of considering therapy.  Whether you are experiencing stress, anxiety, loneliness, depression, addiction to an unhealthy behavior, relationship problems, or a general dissatisfaction with life, I would be happy to work with you in therapy to help you regain a sense of balance. 

As a licensed psychologist and clinical social worker, I have advanced skills in helping individuals and couples remove obstacles in their life that lead to unhappiness and unhealthy living. Examples of obstacles include staying in an unsatisfying relationship when you want out, lying in bed worrying with no way to quiet your mind, experiencing intense and unpredictable emotion at the drop of a hat , or doing things you know are unhealthy but somehow seem to take the edge off. 

An obstacle many people struggle with is how they treat themself when no one else is watching. Specifically, many of us practice self-judgment when facing challenges, compare ourself with others, or slowly become our "own worst critic".  If this sounds like you, know that therapy is a place to gain skills in effectively silencing "the inner critic" and viewing one's life more as a journey than a race.  As a therapist, I often ask clients to "get out or your own way" and encourage the practice of loving kindness and self-acceptance.   
 
If my comments or general welcome statement resonates with you in some way than I invite you to contact me to begin this mindful journey.  I know that one of the most difficult steps in this journey is to reach out and ask for help, and if this is an obstacle for you, consider meeting with me one time to just check out whether therapy might be useful.