Jerry Mize
Resident in Counseling
He/Him/His

Supervised by Jenna Pagano, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, VA-0717001515

Jerry is a Resident in Counseling who enjoys working with individuals with a variety of needs. Jerry has a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The College of William & Mary as well as a master’s degree in Psychology from George Mason University. He is also faculty in the Department of Psychology at George Mason University and works at Pagano Wellness Clinic part-time as a Resident in Counseling. Jerry has worked with individuals on goals related to anxiety, depression, stress, sex and sexuality, identity, and trauma to name a few.

Sometimes the weight of life can be extremely overwhelming. Regardless of the reason you have sought counseling, I am here to listen and work with you. As a professional in counseling, I am committed to helping you evaluate your needs, solutions to problems, and be a support as you attempt to wrestle with life's challenges. I welcome individual sessions with adults, who would like to discuss anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, sex, sexuality and identity, and general life stressors. I approach each case with what will fit best for the you and your goals, including person-centered, CBT, and narrative. I believe that a collaborative relationship between a client and therapist is essential in navigating goals, therapeutic approaches, and facilitating personal growth. While my first goal is to be supportive and listening, I will also provide the accountability and encouragement for you to construct your life narrative. It would be an honor to help you meet your therapeutic goals and help you enjoy life to the fullest. If you are not sure what those are, that is also okay! We can figure out your goals along the way.

Jerry welcomes individual sessions with adults and older teens, both in-person and telehealth, who would like to discuss anxiety, depression, sex, sexuality and identity, and general life stressors.

Jerry prefers to approach each case with what will fit best for the client and their goals. By default, he begins with a developmental, person-centered approach but also incorporates, trauma-informed, CBT, other modalities where appropriate.

• Master of Education (MEd) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The College of William & Mary (2022)
• Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Developmental Psychology from George Mason University (2018)
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University (2016)
• Associate in Science (AS) from Richard Bland College of William & Mary (2014)

Jerry can be seen at the Arboretum, or virtually in Virginia