- Client-centered approach
- Trauma-informed care
- Practical strategies
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Owen is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 45 years of experience. He offers calm, direct help for adults facing persistent stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and issues related to adoption and foster care. He emphasizes respectful, straightforward collaboration and practical strategies people can use between sessions.
He trained in mental health counseling and has a long history working with adults from many backgrounds. Early in his career he supported Vietnam combat veterans with severe post-traumatic stress, and more recently has spent years helping people in extreme crisis. That range of experience informs his steady, experienced approach.
His work centers on a supportive therapy relationship that combines active therapist participation with clear, teachable interventions. He uses humanistic ideas influenced by Erikson and Jung while also applying cognitive methods to help people understand and change unhelpful patterns. He describes his style as pragmatic and flexible, choosing methods to fit each person's needs.
Jeffrey has practiced hypnotherapy in clinical settings since receiving clinical hypnotherapy certification in 1992 and applies those techniques selectively with carefully screened clients. He also draws on dialectical behavior strategies and existential thinking when those perspectives help clarify values and guide change.
Clients can expect sessions that focus on building skills, managing symptoms, and addressing life-stage transitions. The aim is steady, realistic progress toward goals the client values, with an emphasis on respectful, honest conversation and practical tools.
How therapeutic approaches work in online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, accepting relationship so the client feels heard and understood. This approach helps people clarify their goals, values, and personal strengths and is useful for many emotional concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes because it gives concrete tools to practice between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills can help with intense emotions, relationship struggles, and coping during crises.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs and goals, then help choose or combine methods that fit your situation. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
If you are interested in online sessions, please confirm current session options before booking. Online care can make therapy easier to fit into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. Discuss format and scheduling during the initial matching steps to find what will work best for you.
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Experience
45+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and many life-stage issues. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, caregiving stress, and relationship and intimacy-related problems.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is active and collaborative, combining client-centered listening with clear, teachable interventions. He often uses cognitive methods to help people understand and change unhelpful patterns.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has 45 years of professional experience, including early work with Vietnam combat veterans and recent work with people in extreme crisis. That long practice shapes his steady clinical approach.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, practicing in Ohio.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. can inquire about working together.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.