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Online therapist

Jarred Bauer

Compassionate, practical mental health support

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jarred

Jarred Bauer is a licensed mental health counselor who has practiced in Indiana for over 10 years. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, anger, and life changes. Parents and caregivers often find his direct, steady approach helpful when family or parenting issues feel overwhelming.

He speaks English and holds the IN LMHC 39002763A credential. Jarred draws on trauma-informed care to guide sessions.

Background and approach

He uses Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a structured method that helps people process painful memories and build new coping skills. He aims to be trauma responsive, which means noticing how past harm affects current behavior and pacing work to each person's needs. In sessions he prioritizes openness and practical problem solving.

Conversations are straightforward and focused on what a person or parent can do next. He helps people name feelings, practice communication, and try small changes that can ease daily stress. Jarred also brings experience with adoption and foster care, attachment and blended family issues, caregiver stress, and family-of-origin patterns.

He addresses relationship and communication problems, control issues, and concerns tied to money or life purpose. Starting therapy with him usually begins with a short matching step and then scheduling a session. He offers several online formats so people can choose what fits their schedule and comfort.

Practical therapeutic approaches and online care

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is one method he uses. TF-CBT combines talking about difficult memories with teaching hands-on skills for managing strong emotions and changing unhelpful thoughts. It is often used when past trauma affects daily functioning and relationships.

Trauma-informed care is another guiding principle in his work. This means the therapist pays attention to how past harm shapes current reactions and moves at a pace that feels safe. The focus is on helping people regain control and stabilize before tackling deeper material.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are involved in choosing which methods to use and how to apply them to parenting or family concerns.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy families and individuals. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions fit tight schedules, and live chat or text messaging can support check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to attend regularly and to use therapy tools when they are needed most.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, and life changes. He also supports people facing parenting and family-related challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is straightforward and practical, focused on clear steps and skills. He emphasizes openness, pacing, and building coping tools that fit daily life.
What is his professional background?
He has over 10 years of clinical work experience and training in trauma-informed care and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential IN LMHC 39002763A and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can take place as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to client preference.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

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