Jared Sommers, B.A.
Jared earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University, graduating magna cum laude in 2023. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at Colorado Christian University, where he maintains a 4.0 GPA. Jared serves as a Resident Counselor under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Supervisor at Christian Counseling Associates.
Jared has experience in ministry, missions, and leadership roles both in the United States and abroad. He directed short-term church mission programs in Thailand and Malaysia for several years, where he studied language, taught English, and provided mentorship to young adults. Jared also has experience in leadership and business, having worked in team management and as a small business owner. He has been active in mentoring men within church settings and is currently a volunteer worship leader and part of the youth ministry team at his home church in Salisbury, PA.
Jared has experience in ministry, missions, and leadership roles both in the United States and abroad. He directed short-term church mission programs in Thailand and Malaysia for several years, where he studied language, taught English, and provided mentorship to young adults. Jared also has experience in leadership and business, having worked in team management and as a small business owner. He has been active in mentoring men within church settings and is currently a volunteer worship leader and part of the youth ministry team at his home church in Salisbury, PA.
Areas of Specialty:
Jared is trained to work with children, adolescents, and adults. He is able to counsel individuals, couples, and families, and is equipped to address most areas of clinical concern. His areas of focus include:
Anxiety and Depression
Addiction and Recovery
Grief and Loss
Family and Relationship Issues
Men’s Issues
Spirituality
Clinically, Jared employs a faith-based approach, integrating biblical principles with evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Family Systems Therapy.
Jared is committed to helping clients find healing and growth by addressing emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. He views counseling as a partnership where biblical truth and clinical wisdom work together to bring lasting change.