Your Mental Health is a Priority
Many clients seek therapy because their environments have, knowingly or unknowingly, invalidated their experiences, particularly when faced with emotional sensitivity characterized by intense, frequent, and long-lasting emotions. It's akin to being a rose in a tulip garden — unique and beautiful, yet misunderstood.
In our work together, we focus on identifying and reducing ineffective behaviors, fostering self-acceptance, and cultivating skills to navigate life's challenges. By embracing the principle that behaviors are understandable responses to past experiences, we move away from blame and toward healing and empowerment.
As a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ Certified Clinician, I recognize that all behaviors — emotions, thoughts, and actions — have underlying causes. These causes often stem from the interplay between an individual's biological makeup and the environment in which they were raised. Understanding that every behavior has a cause allows us to approach ourselves with compassion rather than judgment.
— Jada Helmer, MS, QS-MH, LMHC, LMHC, Founder of Just Keep Swimming Counseling
Support Designed Around You
Our Approach
At Just Keep Swimming Counseling, we go beyond just talking about problems — we focus on helping you actively change them. Rather than offering general support alone, we use structured, evidence-based therapies that are designed to work, including:
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
DBT Prolonged Exposure (DBT PE) Trauma Therapy
Radically Open DBT (RO DPBT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Each of these target specific patterns, whether you’re working through trauma, anxiety, or just feeling stuck. Our goal is to help you build practical skills, face what’s difficult, and create meaningful, lasting change in your everyday life.
Areas of Focus
We specialize in treating high-impact, often complex challenges using structured, evidence-based approaches. Rather than just addressing symptoms, we focus on the underlying patterns driving your experiences—helping you build the skills needed to create meaningful, lasting change.
Substance use disorders
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, including binge eating and bulimia nervosa
Personality disorders (including borderline, narcissistic, histrionic, antisocial, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Who We Work With
We work with individuals and families across different stages of life, offering specialized care tailored to your needs. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or a loved one, our approach is built to deliver real, lasting results.
Age Groups
Children (10-12)
Adolescents (13–18) and their families
Adults (19+)
Communities We Support
LGBTQ+ affirming (including bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals)
HIV/AIDS-affirming
Veterans
Services Offered
Individual and Family Therapy
DBT Skills Groups (for adolescents, adults, and families)
Clinical Supervision
Self-pay rates starting at $45
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Self-pay rates starting at $45 ---
Rates & Insurance
Everyone’s journey and circumstances are unique, and at Just Keep Swimming Counseling, we believe cost should never be the reason someone can’t pursue therapy. Alongside standard rates, we offer reduced-fee self-pay sessions with skilled Graduate-Level Clinicians, providing caring, professional support at a more affordable cost.
We are in-network with AETNA, BlueCross BlueShield, Optum, Tricare, UMR, and United Healthcare. We also participate in the VA Community Care Network. For out-of-network PPO plans, we provide superbills that may allow for partial reimbursement.
If you’re ready to take the next step, we’ll gladly walk you through your options and help you find the best fit for your needs—whether that’s exploring insurance benefits or booking a reduced-rate session.
Ready to learn more about working together?
“You can’t think yourself into new ways of acting; You only can act yourself into new ways of thinking.”