Contact
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- Website: http://jodimerrill.typepad.com
- Location: United States
One-Line Bio
Jodi is a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents and teens.
Biography
Jodi Merrill is the Director of Pathways for Change, LLC located in Emmaus at 308 Main Street. She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentrated focus on Marriage, Family and Children.
Jodi specializes in the use of play therapy, filial therapy, parent consultation, behavior management, and other interventions with children and families experiencing difficulty. She has many years experience working with school problems, anxiety, depression, divorce-related difficulties, oppositional behavior, and other behavior problems and AD/HD. She has worked extensively with children who have experienced medical problems, trauma, abuse and attachment difficulties. She works closely with parents throughout the therapy process, and coordinates her work with schools, medical and other mental health professionals (when indicated and approved by parents).
In addition, Jodi provides training for child related community organizations and schools.
Interests
I have been conducting research in the area of Relational Aggression, and the treatments available for adolescent girls who are victims. Recently, I was invited to present some of my findings at an international conference at Shue Yan University in Hong Kong. At the conference we discussed the similarities and differences between our culture here in the United States, and Asian cultures.
