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Jeffrey Gayken, LPC

Addictions Family conflicts
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I offer a wide variety of counseling, assessment, clinical supervision, and consultation services, and employ a variety of therapy techniques tailored to your specific needs. My style of therapy usually includes some form of homework aimed at maximizing your therapy dollar! One of my underlying beliefs is that… “the problem is not the problem — it is actually a symptom of what really is the problem.” I will work with you to enhance your strengths and abilities so as to address the symptoms that are adversely affecting your life. Most issues that bring people into therapy stem from grief and loss, whether through traumatic circumstances or otherwise. I specialize in working with folks who are coping with life in ways that are NOT healthy for them, and work on assisting them in learning new ways of improving the quality of their lives. Another way to think of this is… “harmful behaviors are not the problem –it’s really why you are driven to engage in these troublesome behaviors that is the real problem.” The work that needs to be done centers around finding effective alternatives to help deal with the distressing circumstances you are facing. I work on identifying your strengths and aim at maximizing those strengths for positive change.

Professional experience

8yrs in practice
Addictions Family conflicts

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

SC LPC 7625

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jeffrey Gayken. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Jeffrey has been very patient with me. I have struggled to keep appointments and he is helping me with that.

Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Jeffrey for 11 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

Mr. Gayken was very attentive and knowledgeable. He expressed concern and understanding regarding our relationship challenges and goals. He made us feel comfortable talking to him.

Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd