Jeffrey Pickett - Handel Behavioral Health
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Counselors & Appointments

Jeffrey Pickett, LCSW

For Telehealth/Online & Wilbraham Appointments

(413) 722-5573 View Availability Join Virtual Waiting Room

“Your journey begins with a single step. Each day, take one small step forward and soon you’ll find yourself miles away from where you started.” – Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching (6th century BCE)

Counseling Style

Jeffrey’s counseling style is distinct. He blends a solution-focused, evidence-based practice with motivational interviewing. His unique approach is characterized by active listening and a deep respect for self-knowledge. He’s not just a guide through a client’s
toughest times but a partner who celebrates achievements to fuel success.

Experience

As an undergraduate, Jeffrey worked in a Community-based Acute treatment facility for adolescents between 12 and 17 who lived there for 14 days to six months. As an MSW received from Westfield State University, Jeffrey provided therapy for multiple years in mobile and hospital-based crisis units. The clientele with major mental illnesses ranges in age from 7 to 100. Jeffrey expanded his experience with a geriatric population in a Skilled Nursing Facility for one year.

As a clinician, he utilizes therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Specialties

  • Depression
  • Substance Related/Addictive Disorders
  • Grief/Loss/Bereavement
  • Self-Injurious Behaviors/Self-harm
  • LGBTQIA
  • Schizophrenia Spectrum and Psychotic Disorders
  • Conduct Disorders
  • Anxiety/Panic/Phobias
  • Bipolar Disorder

Clinical Modalities + Treatments

  • Christian Counseling
  • Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness/Meditation

Jeffrey’s commitment to a nonjudgmental, empathic approach is unwavering. He listens and guides clients through difficult times, creating a safe, supportive environment for
their personal journey. If this resonates with you, don’t hesitate to reach out for a session. I am here for you.