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Jack Payson, PA Psychologist PS002134L
Pennsylvania
PA Psychologist - Stress and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT approach
- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction support
About Jack
Jack Payson is a PA Psychologist (PA Psychologist PS002134L) with 47 years of professional experience. He works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and life changes. He also addresses issues such as trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, eating problems, anger, and ADHD.
Jack uses a practical, problem-focused approach in sessions. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tries different ways of responding. Sessions focus on small, concrete steps that a person can practice between meetings. He treats addictive behaviors and process addictions with attention to triggers and coping skills.
His work includes support for social anxiety, phobias, avoidance and codependency patterns. He also has experience with first responder issues and isolation or loneliness that can come from life circumstances. Jack pays attention to day-to-day routines that affect mood and functioning.
Jack values the client as the expert on their own story and aims to build on existing strengths. He encourages clients to try practical experiments and to track what helps. He speaks English and practices in Pennsylvania as indicated by his credential.
To begin, visitors should follow the site flow to review online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire. That starts the scheduling process for an initial session.
How his CBT work translates to online sessions
Jack uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then test alternative ways of thinking and acting. CBT sessions focus on clear, step-by-step practices such as behavioral experiments, thought records, and setting small goals to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change addictive patterns.He also emphasizes skill-building for coping with cravings, managing anger, and improving day-to-day routines that affect mood. These practical skills are reviewed and adjusted across sessions so the plan evolves with the client's needs. Finding the right approach is part of the work together; he collaborates with clients to choose which CBT strategies to try based on their goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that regularly scheduled remote sessions help sustain practice of skills between meetings, though the exact formats available should be confirmed during the intake process.
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Experience
47+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He commonly works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test new responses, and practice skills between sessions.
How many years has he practiced?
He has 47 years of professional work experience as described in his profile.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is listed as PA Psychologist PS002134L and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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