I am a board-certified licensed professional counselor. I earned my Baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice with an additional major in Psychology at Michigan State University, a Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University, and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University.
Counseling is a process that requires hard work and a commitment from both the counselor and the client. For counseling to be beneficial, it is important that you make a personal commitment to the processes of healing and personal growth. Consistent attendance to regularly scheduled sessions is crucial to the success of the process.
I believe that most situations can be improved by looking at how an individual processes information. I help my clients to look at how their thoughts and perceptions can influence how they react to situations, how this may have an impact on the physical symptoms they feel, and affect their overall emotion.
I am a member of the American Counseling Association, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the World Professional Association of Transgender Health. I have served on the board of the Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE; a division of the American Counseling Association).
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Aging and geriatric issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Sexuality
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
MI LPC 6401017563
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My sessions with Jeff were very helpful, supportive and comforting. He is really easy to talk with and has great expertise and instincts as to where people are and helps to guide them with talking about the pertinent issues and to think of ways to move forward. He is very kind and thoughtful.
Ken
Written on May 18, 2025 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Fantastic!
Written on Jan 24, 2023 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
i have nothing bad to say Jeff is great he is an amazing listener and also gives me some great tips on living a netter life! he responds in a tomely manner & is so so empathetic! thank you Jeff
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and trauma and abuse
Jeff has helped me navigate through a difficult marriage.
Written on Jul 20, 2021 after therapy with Jeffrey for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Jeff is a wonderful listener, and is easy to talk to!
Written on Jul 23, 2020 after therapy with Jeffrey for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue