Meet Jeffery Mercer, LPA
Jeffery Mercer, LPA, is the Director of Mental Wellness at Aptiva Health. Jeffery is licensed as a Psychological Associate in Kentucky, where he began practicing in 1999. Born in Owensboro, Kentucky he has spent most of his adult life in nearby Louisville. Jeffery earned a Bachelor's in Finance, with an emphasis in economics, from the University of Louisville before obtaining his Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Spalding University. Spalding University’s PsyD program in clinical psychology holds the distinction of being one of the first PsyD programs in the United States and has been consistently APA accredited since 1989. This program follows a scientific-practitioner model that employs scientific principles and evidence-based best practices.
Jeffery has a broad range of experience working with children, youth, and adults such as those with brain injuries, behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive, mood regulation disorders, issues with relationships, sex and substance addiction, and occupational and workplace difficulties. Outside of his passion for his work in mental health, he enjoys writing, building, and gardening, and is a devoted spouse and father to three adult children.
Practice Emphases:
Jeffery integrates a holistic approach to his clinical practice, incorporating biological, psychological, and environmental factor utilizing the following techniques, modalities, and treatments:
* Psychological Testing and Assessments
* Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
* Mindfulness-Based Therapies
* Family Systems Therapy
* Interpersonal Therapy
* Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
* Solution-Focused Therapy
* Motivational Interviewing (MI)
* Psycho-educational Techniques