Arin Jayes

Arin Jayes, an experienced counselor with credentials as an LCPC, NCC, and CBIS, welcomes individuals from all walks of life, including teens, adults, and elders, to explore their therapeutic journey. Committed to serving as an ally in clients' healing processes, Arin fosters a collaborative and constructive atmosphere in sessions, enriched by a sense of humor. Their therapeutic approach centers on helping clients gain insight into past patterns that may hinder present growth, guiding them to accept their current realities while identifying new pathways to change. With a profound understanding of trauma responses, Arin teaches skills aimed at regulating the nervous system and enhancing the brain's innate neuroplasticity. Grounded in a trauma-informed framework, their methodology integrates Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, emphasizing mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, while also blending techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to meet individual goals. Having cultivated nearly a decade of experience in public service at community mental health organizations, Arin embodies an ethic of client self-determination, advocacy, and harm reduction. Guided by kindness, they empower clients to prioritize their goals in alignment with their values and belief systems, focusing on a wide array of issues such as trauma, anxiety, addiction, and self-esteem.