Jason Waller, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
PhD, Philosophy
Jason Waller is a therapist who works with adolescents (15+) and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, life transitions, trauma, and related emotional struggles. He understands therapy, first and foremost, as a genuinely nonjudgmental space—one in which you can show up as you are, without pressure to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or be anyone other than who you are.
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Jason approaches therapy as a process of deep listening and sustained reflection on your experience. Rather than rushing toward quick solutions, he works collaboratively with you to understand your unique history, emotional life, and the patterns that shape how you relate to yourself and others. Recovery is not simply about managing symptoms, but about developing insight and self-understanding—recognizing how emotional pain took shape, what keeps it in place, and how it can begin to loosen its hold. This kind of understanding makes meaningful and lasting change possible.
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Jason holds an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, studied psychoanalytic theory at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He is also a doctoral candidate at the Institute for Clinical Social Work (ICSW) in Chicago, where he is completing his Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work with a focus on psychodynamic therapy.
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Before entering clinical practice, Jason had a successful academic career as a philosophy professor and earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Purdue University. His decision to leave academia was shaped by his own experience of depression and the meaningful relief he found through therapy—an experience that led him to pursue clinical training and dedicate himself to understanding and treating psychological suffering.
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If you are considering therapy and would like to explore whether working with Jason might be a good fit, please call 614-470-4466 or email us at admin@achievepsychology.org to schedule an appointment or a free consultation.
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Visit Jason's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWallerTherapy
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