Our Team

Jack is the Founder & Clinical Director of Catharsis Counseling Center

Jack is a guide through the transformation process of change.  Through holistic therapies like Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gestalt, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Post-Induction Therapy (PIT) the goal of treatment is to bring our nervous system into a place of balance and give the client the space to grow and create a life that if intentional and forward looking.

Jack creates space for you to change the story of who you have had to be in order to survive so that you can focus on rewriting the script of who you become in order for you to thrive.

Jack is a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC).  Jack is also a supervisor for both licenses in AZ and Jack Is a LCSW, LCAS and CCS in NC.  Jack received his MSW in 2000 from the Joint MSW program between NC Agricultural and Technical State University (NCA&T) and UNC Greensboro.  Jack has worked across the life span in his career serving clients who are experiencing co-occurring or intersecting disorders like mental health challenges, addictive disorders (both process and substance) and experiences of covert and overt trauma.  Jack received training at the Meadows in Post Induction Therapy and through PESI became a certified trauma professional.  Jack is currently a doctoral student at Yeshiva University studying social welfare and social work.

Jack is openly LGBTQIA+ and has extensive experience working with those who are trans, Nonbinary, gender fluid, and queer.  Jack specializes in helping those who experienced faith abuse by religious communities who pushed conversion strategies to change someone's identity.  

 Leah is a MSW Clinical Intern of Catharsis Counseling center 

Leah is currently completing her MSW generalist year at Eastern University. Her counseling style is warm, relational, and grounded in present-moment experience and awareness of the body. She works from a humanistic perspective and supports clients navigating depression, loneliness, grief, questions of meaning, and life transitions. Before entering the mental health field, Leah worked in the tech industry, giving her firsthand experience with career change and personal reinvention.

Outside of work, Leah enjoys cooking, partner dance, and spending time in nature.

Alison is a MSW Clinical Intern of Catharsis Counseling Center

Alison is in her final year of earning her MSW at the University of Kentucky and is currently interning with Catharsis Counseling Center, bringing her closer to a dream she's held close for years—becoming a therapist. This path isn't just professional for her; it's deeply personal, shaped by her own experiences with loss, trauma, and the hard work of healing.

With a background in psychology and experience working with diverse populations—including autistic individuals, people with ADHD, and those navigating trauma—she has learned that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to wellness. She meets each person where they are, honoring the unique ways we all heal and grow. Her approach is holistic—she sees you as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms or struggles.

She values the mind-body connection and believes that sometimes our bodies hold what words can't quite reach. Healing can happen in many ways—through conversation, reflection, and simply noticing what we're experiencing.

What lights her up is witnessing transformation: watching someone move past what's been holding them back, discovering their own strength, building a life that feels right for them. She believes deeply in the power of connection—that we learn from each other, that we're stronger together, and that healing happens in relationship.

Outside of the therapy room, you'll find her practicing tai chi, creating abstract art, or playing with her dogs and cats—all practices that keep her grounded and present. Her goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely supported as you find your own path forward.

Eric is a Psychology (Addictions) Practicum Intern at Catharsis Counseling

Center

Eric is currently completing his practicum toward a Bachelor of Science in Psychology

(Addictions) at Purdue Global University. His path into the helping professions has been

shaped by both lived experience and professional work in sober living, recovery

support, and justice-involved programming. These experiences have deepened his

belief that healing and change are possible for everyone, regardless of where they

begin.

Eric's approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and grounded in respect for each

person's unique story. He strives to create a space where individuals feel heard,

supported, and empowered to build on their existing strengths. Whether someone is

seeking recovery, stability, personal growth, or connection to community resources, Eric

is honored to walk alongside them as they work toward meaningful and lasting change.

He is especially passionate about helping individuals recognize their resilience,

rediscover hope and develop practical tools for moving forward. Eric believes that

growth happens through connection, self-discovery, and the courage to take the next

step—even when the path ahead feels uncertain.

Eric is currently pursuing Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) and Peer Support

Specialist (PSS) credentials and plans to begin a Master of Social Work (MSW)

program in January 2027. As a member of the Catharsis Counseling Center team, he is

committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing, recovery, and a

more fulfilling life.