- Goal oriented
- Nonjudgmental listener
- Skill building
About Jeff
Jeff Hartwig is an LPCC who focuses on practical, down-to-earth counseling. He helps people build coping skills, manage anxiety and anger, and move through grief and trauma. Jeff talks in plain terms and listens without judgment to understand each person's situation.
He began his career counseling youth in public schools after earning a Master of Arts in Educational Counseling from Azusa Pacific University. Jeff returned to Azusa Pacific to earn his Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credential. Over a 12 year career he has worked with people from the entertainment industry, medical fields, social services, and military backgrounds, and has supported athletes with mental focus work.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and useful skills. He helps people identify patterns, try small changes, and track what works. Common topics include stress, depression, PTSD, parenting concerns, relationship struggles, and questions about life purpose.
Jeff favors a straightforward, nonjudgmental stance. He describes his role as standing shoulder to shoulder with someone during hard times. That approach guides how he listens, asks questions, and suggests practical steps between sessions.
People who choose him often want actionable help rather than abstract talk. He aims to make therapy feel like a collaboration where progress is measured in real life changes. His work emphasizes coping strategies, clearer thinking, and rebuilding day-to-day routines.
How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Jeff uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT focuses on changing thinking and behavior in everyday situations, and it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which centers on small, achievable goals and what the client already does well. This approach is practical for people who want quick strategies to handle specific problems or to move past a stuck point.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a shorter conversation will help. It also lets people try different tools from home or work and apply skills directly to daily routines.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Dutch
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jeff commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, self esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD. He also focuses on life purpose, men's issues, and veteran and armed forces issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses clear, practical approaches and listens without judgment. Sessions tend to focus on small steps, coping skills, and measurable progress.
What is his professional background?
He has 12 years of experience and began by counseling youth in public school districts before working with adults across several fields.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and practices in California.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English and Dutch. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.