Meet Jeralyn.
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”
Jeralyn Tharp, M.Ed., LPCC-S LICDC, GAMB
With an impressive tenure spanning over 28 years in the realm of clinical care, Jeralyn Tharp stands out as a beacon of expertise in the treatment of substance use and broader mental health issues. Throughout her distinguished career, Jeralyn has occupied pivotal directorial roles, including serving as the AFP Director of the T Vernon Hospital's Adolescent Forensic Co-occurring Program and taking the helm as the School-based Program Director.
Jeralyn's commitment to academia is evident through her association with Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) where she imparted her extensive knowledge as an adjunct faculty for over 11 years, specializing in psychology and addiction counseling. Delving deeper into her expertise, she possesses over a decade of hands-on experience addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by military personnel, particularly in areas such as combat therapy and PTSD.
Her personal connection to the military is profound. As the proud spouse of a US Air Force disabled Veteran, Jeralyn has provided unwavering support during her husband's 12 years of active duty and 9 years in reserves, culminating in a commendable 21 years of joint service.
Before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey in 2018, Jeralyn spent several years in private practice. The inception of her group practice was driven by a singular vision: to offer unparalleled mental health care, with a specific emphasis on Veterans and First Responders, tailoring treatments for conditions like anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and TBI.
In recent years, Jeralyn has ambitiously expanded her VA community care contract, extending her professional footprint across states like Ohio, Texas, and Florida.
This expansion is a testament to her unwavering dedication as she continues to offer top-tier mental healthcare services to notable institutions such as the Dayton VA, Gulf Coast VA, Cleveland VA, Orlando VA, Dallas VA, San Antonio VA, Tampa VA, and Pace, Florida
