- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Owen is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 45 years of experience helping adults with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with major life changes.
He began his career working with Vietnam combat veterans who had severe post-traumatic stress. Over decades he has focused on adults aged 18 to 85, treating a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns including addiction recovery and relapse, grief, and trauma-related problems.
Jeffrey describes a practice grounded in humanistic ideas influenced by Erikson and Jung, combined with practical, cognitive techniques. He emphasizes clear therapist participation and open dialogue in sessions. He often uses cognitive and didactic methods so people can better understand their difficulties and the steps to address them.
In the early 1990s he completed training in clinical hypnotherapy and has applied those methods with appropriately screened trauma survivors. More recently his work has become increasingly trauma-focused, blending cognitive-behavioral methods with other approaches to meet individual needs.
He frames therapy as a collaborative effort that starts with building rapport and then turns to concrete goals and steps. Jeffrey has long experience supporting people through major transitions, relationship struggles, parenting stress, and recovery from substance problems and trauma.
People who are considering starting therapy are invited to follow the site's matching steps to schedule an initial session and discuss how his experience and approaches might fit their situation.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the person's experience and building a respectful, collaborative relationship. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist listen closely and respond in a straightforward, participatory way that supports discussion of life stressors and relationship issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches specific skills for managing anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Delivered online, CBT sessions can include worksheets, behavioral experiments, and structured skill practice between meetings to support progress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. In an online format these skills can be taught directly and practiced with coaching during sessions for issues like anger, emotion swings, and relationship conflict.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs and then try methods that fit the client. Adjustments are expected as work continues so the approach matches what helps most.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work, or care responsibilities, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time from a busy day. Discuss format options during the initial scheduling step so sessions match everyday life and needs.
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Experience
45+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as relationship and intimacy concerns and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a humanistic, client-centered stance with active therapist participation and clear, practical interventions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 45 years of clinical experience, including early work with combat veterans and many years supporting adults with trauma and addiction recovery.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing from Ohio.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions with English-speaking clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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