- Direct practical help
- Focus on fatherhood
- Skill focused work
About Jerry
Jerry Sichelstiel is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and men’s wellbeing concerns. He works with parenting and fatherhood issues, communication problems, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Jerry aims to guide people through hard times toward clearer thinking and better daily functioning.
He has 12 years of experience supporting teens and adults in a range of settings. That work has included time in schools, in the court system, and meeting with people in jail. Those varied experiences shaped his practical, straightforward approach.
Jerry uses a mix of evidence-based techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns. Sessions typically combine problem-solving, skill practice, and honest conversation. He emphasizes building a working relationship so clients can try new behaviors and notice change.
He also draws on tools for anger management and social anxiety when those issues come up. Jerry focuses on small, doable steps - like shifting a thought, practicing a new response, or improving how someone talks with others.
People who choose him can expect clear goals, direct feedback, and a steady focus on what matters in daily life. He invites people to bring what’s real and urgent into the room so they can start making practical changes.
Approach-driven online care and practical skill work
Jerry uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change patterns that cause distress. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression and improve day-to-day functioning. Skills-based anger work teaches ways to notice triggers, pause, and respond differently so relationships and daily life feel less reactive.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jerry will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and real-life needs. That process may involve trying different techniques and tracking what helps most over time.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let clients continue work during life transitions while keeping the focus on practical changes and skill practice.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jerry focus on?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, family and parenting struggles, and men's wellbeing issues including fatherhood and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is practical and direct, with a focus on building a working relationship, setting clear goals, and practicing new skills between sessions.
What is his professional experience?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with teenagers and adults in schools, the court system, and jail settings.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Idaho.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.