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A Little More about...
Me?
Hi, I'm Jon. From a young age, my curiosity led me to delve into the fascinating topics of psychology and philosophy. I received my bachelors degree from Cabrini University, pursuing a double major in psychology and biology. Shortly after, I began working within the Philadelphia community, providing after-school support for grade school students. From there I transitioned into the mental health field, working closely with children facing various developmental, neurological, and behavioral challenges, especially those with autism. While continuing this work I began attending the University of Pennsylvania to receive my Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of contributing my skills in diverse settings—schools, homes, clinics, and hospitals across the Philadelphia area. I am now a Certified Clinical Services Provider for ADHD treatment, a qualification that holds personal significance as I navigate life with ADHD myself. Today, I am grateful for the journey that has brought me to where I am, weaving together my passion for psychology, philosophy, and my personal experience with ADHD, as I strive to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing developmental challenges in the Philadelphia community and beyond.
What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is an approach to therapeutic intervention based on Stoic philosophy, logic, and empiricism. Started by Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck, CBT focuses attention on the interactions between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how they influence each other.
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By identifying problematic thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors the therapist and patient can then collaborate on appropriate action steps. This approach is goal-oriented and applies logic and a plethora of science to actively address the patient’s concerns.
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What is Existential Therapy?
Based on existential philosophy this approach focuses more on the experience of being human. Every person is an individual with their own unique experience and phenomenological perspective. Less objective and concrete, this approach assists patients in living more authentic lives, creating meaning, and facing anxiety associated with death, isolation, meaninglessness, and freedom.
What's with the Name?
As you can probably guess from the name I’m a fan of science fiction but the name Psi Phi comes from several significant sources! Including the Psi Chi Honors Society (lifetime member), the multitude of complex meanings psi (Ψ) holds throughout different schools of science, the abbreviated notation of Philadelphia as PHI, and the philosophical and mathematical “beauty” of the phi (φ) constant. But also, I really like science fiction.