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Jay Harper Licensed Mental Health Counselor
About Jay Harper

Member of:
American Association of Behavioral Therapists
Mental Health Counselors Association
Florida Personnel and Guidance Association
West Florida Guidance and Counseling Association
 
Education
I began my professional training at Mississippi Woman's College. There I received a Bachelor's Degree in Language Arts, beginning a teaching career that spanned over twenty years and eventually led me to the mental health field. I was awarded the Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award for Escambia County and was first runner-up as the Outstanding Teacher of the Year for the State of Florida. I took advantage of a sabbatical from the Escambia County School Board to earn my Masters Degree in Education, dually majoring in Psychology and Guidance and Counseling.

Training and Techniques
I have extensive training in many therapeutic techniques:
Transactional Analysis Hemispheric Dominance
Behavior Modification Hypnosis (Traditional/Ericksonian)
Reality Therapy Rational Emotive Therapy
Biofeedback Transcendental Meditation
Dream Analysis
Neurolinguistic Programming
Personal Dynamics

Therapeutic Approach
The physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects are all connected, and make up the entire human being. When one or more parts is lacking, my task is to assist the client and discern the missing part and do what is necessary to bring in that state of wholeness.
Goal
It is my intent to help improve the quality of the lives of my clients, by assisting them in forming a greater understanding of themselves and their motivations. I provide them with the tools to make positive changes in their lives, relationships, and communities. I continually strive to show others how to overcome their challenges and to release the best in themselves.