- Grief and loss
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
About Jeffrey
In sessions Jeff adapts the conversation and plan to each person's needs. He offers a straightforward, person-focused approach that emphasizes practical steps. He is comfortable incorporating a Christian perspective when clients request that element in counseling.
Jeff uses methods that help people change unhelpful thoughts, build new coping skills, and stay present in difficult moments. He draws on client-centered listening plus techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address stress, relationships, and coping with illness or loss.
His background includes many years working with grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness and the challenges that come with aging. He also supports people facing attachment and relationship struggles, adoption and foster care concerns, body image issues, and communication problems.
Working with Jeff usually means practical conversations, clear goals, and steps to try between sessions. To get started, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to his availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How his approaches work for online counseling
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's agenda. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to clarify what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings and teaches steps to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, stress, and coping with loss. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships by teaching concrete tools for distress tolerance and communication.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Jeff will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process means trying strategies together and adjusting the plan as progress is tracked.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuing care for people coping with caregiving, chronic illness, or grief who may benefit from consistent weekly contact without extra travel.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and parenting challenges, plus related issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is client-centered and practical, combining listening with concrete steps and skills to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of professional experience working in counseling and social work in Michigan.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds an MI LMSW, which is a licensed master social worker credential in Michigan, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.