- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Works with adults and couples
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Scarbrough is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and addiction concerns. He uses a practical, down-to-earth style and aims to make sessions feel straightforward and focused. Jeffrey speaks English and practices in Tennessee as an LMFT with 17 years of experience.
He shapes sessions around each person's needs, listening first and then suggesting steps that fit daily life. Jeffrey draws on client-centered therapy to follow the person's lead and build trust. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and mindfulness strategies to calm intense emotions.
Across his career he has spent extensive time working with adolescents in group therapy settings, and he has also worked with adults, couples, and families. That variety has given him many perspectives on communication, blended family issues, infidelity, and parenting stress.
Sessions typically focus on practical skills - clearer communication, coping tools for anxiety or anger, relapse prevention for process addictions, and planning through life changes. He aims to tailor goals and homework so they fit around work and family life.
Jeffrey emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and straightforward feedback. He supports people who want to take concrete steps toward better relationships, improved mood, and clearer purpose. To start, he asks clients to describe what matters most and then builds a plan around those goals.
How his approaches fit into online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building a trusting relationship. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps clients set their own goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the thoughts and habits that keep problems going and offers simple, practical exercises to change them; it can help with anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Jeffrey works collaboratively to figure out which methods match a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He may combine styles over time and adjust plans as progress is made.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice new communication or coping skills in real-life settings and bring those experiences back to the session for discussion. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions, and Jeffrey will help tailor session length and focus to fit everyday life.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, addictions, grief, parenting difficulties, intimacy concerns, bipolar issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with major life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a mix of client-centered support, cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to keep sessions practical and goal-oriented.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has 17 years of professional experience and has worked extensively with adolescents in intensive group therapy settings as well as with adults, couples, and families.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Tennessee licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.