Junior PembertonClinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

About

My ideal client is someone who’s been through the hard stuff like addiction, trauma, grief, combat, or abuse—and feels stuck carrying shame, anger, or mistrust. They’re tired of surface-level therapy and want something real: honesty, tools to reframe harmful patterns, and a safe space to face the past without judgment. Their goal is to move beyond survival, build structure, and find meaning. They want a therapist who “gets it” and will walk beside them, helping turn struggle into resilience. I help people heal from addiction, trauma, grief, and mental illness using philosophy, CBT, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. I use philosophy to reframe harmful beliefs, CBT to challenge distorted thinking, and ART to resolve painful memories. My style is “sternly coddling”—honest, direct, and compassionate.