Josh Gorelick (he/him/his)

As men, we are often taught, whether by society or people we know, that it is not OK to ask for help or talk about our feelings. At Take Action Counseling, we are ready to show you and the world, that you deserve the ability to have someone help and support you. Maybe you want to examine your life, beliefs, behavior patterns, and relationships in order to work towards living a life where your choices and values are aligned.

Whether your son struggles with ADHD, depression, anxiety, or challenges with behavior; we believe we can help him process his thoughts and feelings in order for him to make choices that are in-line with his values. As a parent of a teenage boy, it can be challenging to support your son as he navigates these issues, especially if he does not believe there is a need for change or growth. We believe that we can connect with your son in a way that helps him feel safe and respected as a young adult

I worked as a field guide at a wilderness therapy program for adolescents struggling with a variety of mental health and behavioral issues. In my years working in the field, I rose through the ranks to become a Master Field Instructor, all the while developing a passion for the therapeutic benefits of nature therapy with adolescent boys and eventually working as a therapist at the same program.

Using my background of wilderness therapy, I approach all my clients with the idea that talk is not enough. Experiential therapy allows us to really drop anchor into the moment and really absorb and take in new growth and insight as individuals. In session with me, you will rarely just sit and talk as were will likely be outside walking in the woods or doing an activity.

ACT is the foundation that I view almost all of my therapeutic work. I believe very strongly that the principles of ACT are so effective and digestible that it can benefit almost all clients' and their needs. At its core, ACT is simply understanding our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that tend to hook us and pull us away from making value-driven choices. Using this framework, it becomes easier to understand these things in a way that allows us to unhook and commit to taking value-driven action.

There is severe lack of specialized mental health support and resources for fathers. While this has improved some in recent years, generations of societal stigma and conditioning has taught our young boys and men that they are not allowed to have or talk about their feelings. This leads many dads believing that asking for help or seeing a therapist is a form of weakness. I want to change this & show dads that that it's OK to seek help and that they deserve to live a life they can be proud of.