Meet Jennifer Paweleck-Bellingrodt, Psy.D.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jennifer Paweleck-Bellingrodt, Psy.D.

Hi Jennifer, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
After obtaining my doctorate in psychology from Baylor University in Waco, TX, my career in psychology started in the U.S. Army where I served as a military psychologist on active duty for four years. After getting out of the military, I opened a private practice right outside the main gate of Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, AZ and have been practicing ever since. I now maintain a virtual practice, and I’m able to practice in most states in the U.S. A desire to reach more people than the seven I see per day, four days a week has resulted in a podcast (The Psych with a Mic), speaking engagements, an online training platform (www.thepsychoeducationacademy.com), and a book called Fix Your Freaking Marriage: Practical Tips to Just Start Somewhere. I’m currently working on my second book, Get On with Your Freaking Life.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I must say it’s been a pretty smooth road overall. I believe it’s because this is what God called me to do, so He’s made a way for me to do it without much ado. I mean, there have been some naysayers and some hurdles, but I stayed focused and cleared them as best I could. My biggest struggle has been overcoming my fears along the route and getting out of God’s way so that He could use me to do His work in this life.

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
As a psychologist for over 20 years, I can honestly say that I’ve learned just as much about myself as I have about others! I’ve learned what works for me in terms of being my most authentic self as a practitioner and what patients are most likely to respond to in treatment. In my practice, it’s very important that people feel connected to the process of therapy and me as their therapist. I’ve learned that I’m not everyone’s cup of tea because of my direct, accountable approach; and that’s okay.

Professionally, I’m proud of serving thousands of people in my career so far. I’m excited about being able to see people from all over the country now as well. I also have a podcast, The Psych with a Mic, that has now reached 14 countries across 6 continents. Furthermore, I now have a training platform through which I offer online courses on mental health to people all over the world. In this life, pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional, and I now offer multiple ways for people to stop suffering and live healthier and happier lives.

I get most excited about working with people with personality disorders. These patients are often very unhappy and dissatisfied in their lives and frequently are near the point of losing hope that they can get better and live life differently. They generally have significant interpersonal issues, which means they don’t have the social support that helps guard against psychological distress. I love being able to show them that there’s a different way, that they can offset maladaptive patterns and change their cycle of thought-feeling-behavior to live a more fulfilling, less tumultuous life, regardless of how long they’ve been doing it their way or how traumatic the road was that landed them there in the first place.

What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
I can do hard things. There’s a reason and a season that I’m here, and it’s on me to make the most of it. My only wish is that I had learned to believe in myself sooner and put myself out there in the world earlier in life.

Pricing:

• Overcoming Negative Automatic Thoughts on ThePsychoeducationAcademy.com for $7
• Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs on ThePsychoeducationAcademy.com for $47
• Intake Appointment (55 mins.) – $200
• Follow-Up Appointment (45 mins.) – $175
• Fix Your Freaking Marriage on Amazon – $14.99

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.doctorbellingrodt.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychwithamic/
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jen.bellingrodt
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@mendyourmind9761
• Other: https://www.thepsychoeducationacademy.com