parakaleo (par-ak-al-eh’-o)
(Greek) to call to one’s side; to comfort; to encourage and strengthen by consolation
Welcome to Parakaleo Counseling! We provide therapy services to valued clients from all over the Inland Empire.
If you or a loved one is struggling with the effects of relationship problems, depression, anxiety, stress, new and difficult circumstances, loneliness, or other burdens, please know that you are not alone. Therapy is nothing of which to be ashamed, and many people have chosen to benefit from this process. Though it can be hard work and may not always feel great, the therapeutic process has the potential to be beneficial, and many have found significant change in their lives. Counseling with us, or anyone, does not suggest your life will be trouble-free, but we can work together to try to develop tools that help you better handle your specific challenges.
We work with individuals and families of all ages, from pre-school to teen, men, women, couples, and whole families. Jay‘s specialization has been in marital counseling with couples, as he is passionate about marriage. Some of our clients prefer a Christian approach, but this practice is not exclusive to people of faith.
Our therapeutic approaches tend to be an eclectic mix of psychological theories and techniques, tailored to the clients with whom we are working. We utilize principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Rogerian, Experiential, Gestalt, and others as needed. By including a variety of approaches, we hope to customize the experience for each client and treatment plan, as well as remaining flexible to accommodate client preferences.
Please contact us with any questions or to schedule an appointment. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you!