Dr. Jeffrey Prather, Psy.D
Dr. Jeffrey Prather, Psy.D
Dr. Jeffrey Prather is a psychologist who has worked with clients in individual, marital, and family therapy and specialized with children and adolescents for over 25 years. Dr. Prather received his Doctor of Psychology Degree from Wright State University and through his training and work as a psychologist has had the opportunity to work in diverse settings, including helping start a counseling program for youth or probation in the Chicago area, adult chemical dependency treatment, and over 20 years in private practice. During his professional life Dr. Prather has also taught courses at the University of Cincinnati, conducted seminars, and is in the process of writing children’s books related to mental health.
While Dr. Prather continues to specialize in working with youth, he enjoys working with clients of all ages and with relationships. Specific areas that Dr. Prather tends to focus on include anxiety, anger management, depression, emotional regulation/executive functioning, life decisions, self-worth, and finding connectedness.
Dr. Prather’s approach to therapy focuses on being present, empathetic, and offering tools when requested to help with such issues as persistent anxiety. Many clients have reported to Dr. Prather that the approach used to address anxiety, anger, or addictive issues has been the first time they have felt significant relief. His specific approach tends to be Person-Centered and include work in the areas of Mindfulness and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Prather values getting to know each individual with whom he is working and basing the treatment process on the personality and goals of each person.
On a personal level, Dr. Prather is married and has raised three boys. He feels the experiences of parenting have significantly helped him understand issues youth and parents deal with on a deeper level.
Dr. Prather’s professional hopes going forward are to continue providing therapy, offer seminars on topics such as Mindfulness, and give focus to further writing projects.
