One of my favorite writers and clinicians is Michelle Weiner-Davis. If you have read any books in the marriage field, you may recognize her book Divorce Busters or The Sex Starved Marriage, both of which I have recommended to couples with whom I have worked over the last forty years. It was a delight to […]
Testimonials
Gianna Spezzano
3 years ago
Dr Stoltzfus’ advice on having a “backbone” was invaluable to me. Simply put , he gave me the courage to be loving but firm about parenting with boundaries. Having boundaries with my young adult son means he and I both know what expectations we have with one another, and from this vantage point, I can set him up for success and steer him in the right direction towards self fulfilment and independence.
Jane Morley
3 years ago
I have learned many useful strategies from Dr.Jack as I help my young adult become financially independent. He listens to my situation and then gives me advice and encourages me. He has lots of experience helping parents navigate their young adult.
Michelle Muff
3 years ago
Jack has a unique ability to pinpoint the problem and give concise and empathic feedback. If you are looking for a counselor that is able to direct you with concrete suggestions that can help you improve your relationships with your young adult then I happily suggest Dr. Jack Stoltzfus.
Michelle C
3 years ago
Dr. Stoltzfus has helped me off and on throughout my daughters’ childhoods and during their “launching”. He is strong, kind and understanding. He has also "been there done that" which gives him a deeper understanding and makes him more approachable. Thank you Jack for all your help over the years.
Susan Moy
4 years ago
I have been subscribed to receive articles for a couple of years now and I must say I find them extremely helpful. As a parent of an emerging adult life can be difficult and hard to navigate at times. The clear solid advice in Jack’s articles are a God send. Thank you for this!
Willy Velarde
4 years ago
Dr. Jack is a great psychologist and counselor, his advice is very wise, sound and timely. We have been working with him for a year and enjoy his savvy advice and down to earth approach to solve issues. I would highly recommend Dr. Jack to any parent of young adults or young adults themselves seeking for guidance and advice.
Mary Ellen Rantanen
4 years ago
I have seen Dr. Jack during multiple difficult periods of my life over the past 20 years. I’ve also referred friends and family to him and we all agree that he is an outstanding therapist. He is knowledgeable, empathetic, wise, kind, and willing to say what we need to hear. He has played an important role in my growth and well-being; my mental health, my relationships, and my parenting have all been recipients of Dr. Jack’s positive influence. Highly recommend!
Ann P
4 years ago
When I met Jack it was on the heels of a very negative and damaging experience with a female psychologist. I was very leery and absolutely not about to trust anyone. In my work with Jack I have found him to be very principled, honest and willing to work however hard I was willing to work. He would encourage me when I was frustrated and troubled. At times, when I was finally able to laugh at myself some, he would sometimes laugh with me. Jack has been the most one of the most, if not the most, influence in my life. I would highly recommend him to anyone. More importantly, I would trust him to care for my family and loved ones.
Jeff Michaelson
4 years ago
We have been working with Dr. Jack for nearly one year and are very appreciative of his efforts. He has taken a great personal interest in our family and has been committed to helping us through this unknown journey of life. Dr. Jack has a so much experience with teenagers and adult children, and their parents. He has been able to give us more structure and consistency while helping our children to feel more autonomous while taking more responsibility for the future. At the same time, Dr. Jack has also helped me to be more compassionate and accepting. I highly recommend him to any family trying to launch.
Andrea L Oien
4 years ago
Jack really helped my son and I agree on a path forward. My son benefited from the introspection and the realism of Jack's therapy and coaching. He found a new job while they were working together. Jack also referred a sleep psychologist who top notch, like Jack. I regularly recommend Jack ti parents struggling with concerns about their adult children.
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What the 2026 Parent Survey Tells Us About Launching Young Adults
I’m a big believer that professionals don’t have all the answers, and we can learn much by asking parents about their experience. In March and April of 2026, parents were asked about their experience with young adults. This is the third such survey I have done in the last ten years. Here are some of […]
Do Your Kids “Feel” the Love?
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou Do our kids, no matter their age, feel loved? I tell the story of a counseling session my colleague, Dianne Dovenberg, conducted at Wilder Child Guidance Clinic years […]