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Align with purpose
Embrace the flow of an authentic life

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Go deeper...holistically

Welcome to Inner Compass! Now is the time to take the initiative and embark on a journey to rediscover the best version of yourself. Whether you’re facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, or relationship issues, therapy and coaching are supportive and collaborative environments where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences and work towards creating lasting change.

We’ll create a safe, nurturing space to identify what’s holding you back and create a tailored roadmap toward your goals. We can transform unease into empowerment and guide you toward a life of strength and purpose.

Reach out today to begin your journey.

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How we can help you

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Anxiety

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, making it hard to focus, relax, or fully enjoy life. Therapy offers a safe space to explore triggers, communication patterns, and coping strategies, helping you develop healthier responses to anxiety. As you gain control, you’ll foster stronger, more fulfilling connections and take charge of your life—not your anxiety.

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Depression

Depression can feel like a weight holding you back, affecting your energy, mood, and outlook on life. Therapy provides a path to understanding and addressing the root causes, offering tools to lift the fog and rediscover hope. Through compassionate support and personalized strategies, you can begin to heal and regain a sense of purpose and joy.

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Trauma

Trauma can leave lasting imprints on both the mind and body, affecting how you navigate everyday life. Therapy offers a safe space to process, heal, and rebuild, helping you reclaim control and restore balance. Discover how personalized support can guide you through your unique healing journey and empower you to move forward with resilience and strength. 

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About Dr. Brown

Do you feel burned out, depressed, or stuck? Do you often feel overwhelmed with thoughts of what might go wrong? Do wish you could stop fighting and rekindle the love in your relationship? 

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD,  parenting, relationship challenges, or other concerns, we are here to help you develop coping skills to move forward.

I have experience helping children and adults recover from mental health challenges and live and more meaningful life. In a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental atmosphere, you will get the help that you need to make lasting changes to your life.

Reach out today to get started. We look forward to hearing your story.

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What clients are saying

I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Brown for the life-changing impact he has had on me through our work together. His ability to connect with people is truly unparalleled. From the moment I started working with him, I felt an immediate sense of acceptance and understanding that I had never experienced with other therapists. Dr. Brown has an extraordinary gift for creating a safe and supportive environment where I can explore my emotions without fear of judgment.

Not only is he compassionate and insightful, but he is also flexible in his approach, always willing to adapt sessions to meet my needs as they evolve. His consistent dedication to helping me through my challenges has truly transformed my life. The progress I've made under his care is something I never thought possible, and I can’t thank him enough for the profound difference he’s made in my journey. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Brown to anyone seeking a therapist who is not only skilled but also deeply caring.
J.B.
I worked with Dr. Brown for several weeks, 8 sessions. In that time he helped me find clarity, truth and make tough decisions when I was in denial. He listens, cares, and forms an effective treatment plan. I'm at peace now, and I'm so excited about my future! I would recommend him to a friend.
J.S.
I've had the privilege of being a client to Dr. Brown for 8 years. I met him 8 years ago when he was a therapist working with both of my Autistic sons and then later he also became my therapist. I have bipolar, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and Complex PTSD. Dr. Brown gave me the ability to not need medication to manage my mental health which is a big deal for me. He gave me the life skills I needed to function with little to no difficulty. I've seen over (20) therapists over the years and all of them would treat me like a paycheck versus a person. Dr. Brown is completely different, he cares more about healing and helping a person. There is no other therapist I recommend other than Dr. Brown. Dr. Brown listens to concerns and helps create a plan that works for each and every person. If the world had more therapist that cared like Dr. Brown, the world would be a better place. I know for myself and my children we would not be as balanced and happy as we are today had it not been for Dr. Brown's guidance.
F.S.
When transitions in life affect our well-being we need to seek assistance. My assistance became necessary through a life transition, like many others. Grief counseling by Dr. Gerald Brown provided me the time, empathy and professional guidance I needed to move forward. He possesses an ability to listen, with sincere capacity to acknowledge the essence of people beyond reductive categories. My confidence in myself has been restored.
R.M.K.
After completing an online program for relationship issues, we knew we wanted to connect with a “real” therapist, and Jerry was just the person. He helped us make substantial progress on our marital issues. He was easy to talk to, knowledgeable, insightful, and he didn’t play favorites. We benefitted from the “homework” he gave us between sessions and appreciated how he held us accountable for doing it. He’s an experienced professional who also happens to have a good sense of humor!
M.F.

What is RPM FLOWS?

RPM is an acronym for Resilience, Purpose, and Meaning and is coupled with FLOWS [fun, love, oneness, wonderment, synchronicity]. The purpose of this perspective is to be alert to the holistic elements of functioning that we can tune and tweak on a daily basis. Recently, we have been having an awakening of sorts in how we approach our life, work, relationships, and the elements of RPM FLOWS. We have been reading a lot of work by some of our ancient and contemporary mystics and spiritual healers including Dyer, DeMello, Brown, Richardson, Aurelius, Mandela, Coelho, Gracian, Hopkins, Scovel Shinn, and Ruiz and many of their perspectives have been marinating in my mind, soul, and spirit. This reading, along with a deeper awakening via some critical life experiences in the last year and a half has helped me to combine my readings, life experiences, learned wisdom, and inner authentic messages into the coming blogs. In this transformative journey, we’ll delve into the realms of physical resilience, the cornerstone of your holistic well-being.

Click here to discover the RPM FLOWS blog

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