BIO
“What is important is invisible to the eye.” – ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPÉRY
G. J. “Chip” Bradish
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
My work as a therapist began as a volunteer suicide prevention counselor in college, which lead me onto a formal career in the fields of guidance, counseling, psychotherapy and coaching.
More than 20 years into this career I continue to be intrigued with people and their struggles to meaningfully apply themselves in today’s high tech, and fast paced world. I enjoy the privilege of getting to know people from the inside out and supporting them find their own unique passage into meaning, gratitude, and happiness.
CenterGround is a practice I began in 1996, and is a reflection of my values: an accessible neighborhood general practice that supports the creative and caring population of Jamaica Plain and surrounding areas. I am committed to working with the spiritual, sexual, affectual, professional, relational concerns of my clients and their families.
I enjoy continuing my education and dedicate time and energy to developing my skills. I have been trained in body work, Gestalt Therapy, psychodrama and dance/movement therapy at The Esalen Institute (Big Sur, CA). Also I am a Level 1 Trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist. I have training in pastoral counseling as well. Finally, I have a large interest in supporting clients with sexuality concerns and am well versed in issues related to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transexual identity. I am “kink friendly”, “sex positive” and “poly friendly” to my clients, their partners, families and children.
- B.S., Cornell University, Ithaca NY, 1988
- M.A., Boston College, School of Education, Counseling Psychology, Chestnut Hill, MA, 1996
- Albert Schweitzer Urban Fellow, 1995, 1996
- Fenway Community Health Center, 1995 Student Intern
Post graduate training and clinical certifications in:
- Group Psychotherapy
- Gestalt and Mindfulness Practice
- Couples Psychotherapy
- Family Mediation
- Family Systems
- Body Centered Psychotherapy
- Jungian Sandplay
- Pastoral Counseling
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)