About Jeff Stucke, MA, LMHC

Asking for help is one of the hardest things any of us can ever do.

If you’ve never done this before and it feels intimidating, that’s because it is.

Often, the thought of opening up to someone seems more daunting than the problems we may be facing, so we stay stuck.

If the thought of reaching out for help freaks you out, the only thing that makes you is normal… if there is such a thing as normal.

Hell, I hate asking for help.

I hate it so much that I’ll endure unimaginable distress to appear like I have it in control.

I’ve learned to reach out for the help I need when I need it despite myself.

I keep my own therapy appointments because of how much I believe in the process.

I do my best to stay in the practice of asking for help and feedback to get as much joy out of this life as possible.

Fear is part of the process.

If you are considering making an appointment and beginning the work that can carry you to greater confidence and happiness, please remember fear is a part of the process.

Any time we move from something we know to something we don’t know, fear is present.

Courage can only grow where fear is present.

Jeff Stucke

Rapport Matters

In our first appointment together, we will mostly explore rapport.

I will get to know you personally and some of the reasons that have brought you in, but most importantly, we will make sure that working with me is a good fit and that you feel comfortable and understood.

Whether you ultimately work with me or not, please remember that rapport is the most critical component. The therapeutic process is difficult because change is difficult, so you have to have the support of someone you believe in to help you do the heavy lifting.

My Approach

My counseling approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy with a strong emphasis on positive psychology. You don’t really care about that, nor does it have any meaning to you, but “they” make me tell you.

Have you ever told yourself you were going to do something and didn’t? Have you sworn to yourself a thousand times that you were going to change for good this time, and yet you still couldn’t do it?

Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at things you might be telling yourself without even knowing it.

Positive psychology unleashes the power of the human mind.

The best analogy I can give is that therapy is like going to the gym. The first day you go, you think, “Why the hell did I do that? It was miserable!”

Over time, you start to feel stronger and look forward to the hard work. You want to find out how powerful you can ultimately become and see what limits you can obliterate that you never thought possible.

Therapy is work.

Call now, and let’s get to work!

To get started, call me at (812) 760-5528 or fill out the contact form below.