Hello and Welcome! I am so happy you are here and taking steps toward your and/or your loved one’s growth and healing. Maybe you can’t name it, but your heart, intuition, and spirit tell you something is “off.” Perhaps you feel exhausted by the daily (capitalist) grind and systematic obstacles and barriers and are running on empty. Maybe you feel a sense of dread and are not sure why. You may wonder why you do not have energy for your typical routines. You/your loved one may struggle to express your thoughts and feelings, feel like there is endless noise and chatter in your mind, become impatient with others, and/or “snap.” You might even feel numb and a (deep) sense of disconnection with yourself, loved ones, and community.
Maybe ways you attempted to soothe or distract yourself from pain are no longer helping/serving you. You may have questions about your/your loved one’s reactions to situations, how you perceive yourself, others, and the world, and want to understand more about yourself/your loved one. You may feel uncertain about how to respond to your child’s mood and behaviors. Perhaps you are trying to break the cycle of generational pain/trauma. Maybe you’ve tried medications without success. Overall, you are not sure what to do.
Seeking community and support, (re)claiming one’s life story and identity, and exploring how to make desired changes can be confusing, messy, scary, joyful, nourishing, and transformative all within the same few breathes. To the courageous individual reading this, whoever and wherever you are, I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you soon to discuss scheduling an evaluation appointment and to understand how I can be a partner in supporting your/your loved one’s journey to gain a deeper sense of understanding and healing, and to move toward authenticity, joy, and your hopes and dreams.
The better you know yourself,
the better your relationship with the rest of the world.
-Toni Collette
Focus
I specialize in completing comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults.
Values
I strive to practice cultural humility in my work, and to create a safe space that warmly supports those who are LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, and neurodivergent. I operate from a stance of inclusion and honor the dignity, identities, and self-determination of the people with whom I have the great joy and privilege to work. This includes, but is not limited to, a stance of anti-racism, anti-bigotry, and anti-oppression, and body positivity and acceptance.
Ready to Schedule?
If you're concerned about yourself or your child, and you aren’t sure what to do, give me a call! You don’t have to stay stuck in fear, overwhelm, confusion, or self-doubt. Together, we can begin to discover the direction you’ve been looking for to empower you to move toward clarity and in alignment with your hopes and goals.
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To schedule, confirm, or change an appointment, please call 317-886-7312.
If I am in an appointment, your call will transfer to my voicemail system. Please feel free to leave a confidential message, and I will return your call as soon as I can.
You can also send a general inquiry to jcacciola@uncoveringstrengths.hush.com. Please note that it may take 24 to 72 hours for me to get back to you.