THE SCRIPT THERAPIST

Hi, I’m Jeff. I’m a writer and psychotherapist. This combination gives me a unique perspective, and is valuable when working with you to help develop your protagonist’s external motivations and internal wounds that drive his, her, or its story forward.

My client is your protagonist. They are absolutely everything that make up your story. Through the lens of psychology, we explore their surface behavior and the depths of their soul. I work with you to understand your protagonist’s deep‑seated insecurities, neuroses, and dark shadows that make them perform unpredictable, heroic, and unspeakable acts.

“I did an 80% rewrite of my feature screenplay based on a single character observation Jeff made and it’s now 200% better! What I resisted getting for myself – therapy – has done wonders for my ability to discern my main character’s true motivation.”
~ Morgan Gendel, Hugo Award‑winning television writer

Credentials Experience - Qualifications - Recognition
Psychotherapy Therapist
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #124953 with a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University
Film Producer/Writer
I was an Associate Producer and one of the script doctors of the Bruckheimer film Coyote Ugly released by Buena Vista Films
Television Creator
I’ve had animated series optioned by the Disney Channel, Nelvana, and Sony’s Crackle
Advertising Copywriter
My writing has won prizes in nearly every international award show
College Instructor
Otis College of Art and Design, Storytelling in 30 seconds LA Institute of Art, Los Angeles, Introduction to Film Production