Jason Weiland, LMHC, MA

Jason was my counselor for a couple of months.  He did listen to me while I discussed my issues, but provided me with very little therapeutic insight during each visit.  I have issues with anxiety and depression, which is what I was seeking counseling for.  I did not realize how ineffective his counseling was until I gave up on him and found a much more competent counselor, who provides me with much greater help as well as coping strategies to get me through stressful moments in my life when they occur.

He is a nice young man.  He will sit there and listen to you.  But I did not find my sessions with him very productive.  There are a lot of counselors in the area.  I would suggest you seek counseling with someone else.

I strongly suggest you find a different counselor.  Jason does not have put his clients first.  I was dealing with serious trauma.  I recently learned that I had epilepsy, and that brain surgery was necessary.  Leading up to my surgery--as well as post surgery--Jason canceled  a few very needed appointments that I had with him  He canceled these merely a hours before they were supposed to take place.  Afterwards, he never tried to reschedule me as soon as he could.  I had to wait at least a full week to see him after the cancellation.  He never even thought to apologize to me when I expressed frustration regarding this matter.  In fact, when he saw that I was frustrated, he actually sent me a condescending text message in response.  What a horrible and unprofessional thing for someone who is supposed to be a counselor to do.

Investing my time with Jason prevented me from finding a more competent and responsible and caring counselor for months at the time of my life when I needed counseling the most.  I now have a counselor who is much more professional, empathetic, cares much more for my well-being.  She has never canceled an appointment on me and, ultimately, is much more effective in her practice.   

Finally, he never made me aware that, due to the fact that I hit my maximum out-of-pocket, that my appointments were actually free for me.  He took my co-pays for 3 months.  After I brought this to his attention, he did reimburse me for all of them.  However, if I never mentioned it to him, it is doubtful that I would have ever seen that money again.  

As a person, he is a nice guy.  However, counseling does not seem to be his main priority.  In my experience, he does not seem passionate, or recognize the importance of being a dedicated counselor.  Any counselor who doesn't have empathy for the needs of a client preparing and recovering from brain surgery is one that is not worth seeing.  

If you are in a great need of therapy, I strongly recommend that you find a different counselor.

Jason Weiland is a fantastic counselor.  He really listens and gives relevant advice.  He has helped me through some of the worst times of my life.  As far as I am concerned, he has a lifetime client!