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- Strength-based work
- Cognitive-behavioral tools
- Collaborative treatment planning
About Jeffrey
LMFT in California with 18 years of practice, Jeffrey Steer helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, and LGBT concerns.
Jeffrey earned a Master of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University in Monterey, California. He has worked in community resource centers and residential treatment facilities. He has experience working with mood disorders, anxiety, anger management, stress, and adjustment problems.
His usual approach blends strength-based work with cognitive-behavioral ideas. He says he begins by getting to know what each person brings to a session. That helps him build on existing strengths and set shared goals.
He adapts methods to the person rather than using a single protocol for everyone. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills that relate to the client's day-to-day life. Progress is tracked against the goals the client and therapist agree on.
Jeffrey emphasizes the working relationship as central to progress. He aims to collaborate on a plan and adjust it as needs change. He has practiced in California since 2007 and brings experience from both outpatient and residential settings.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Jeffrey describes his work as combining strength-based ideas with cognitive-behavioral techniques. Strength-based work means identifying what a person already does well and using those abilities to address current problems. This can help when someone needs to manage stress, build on parenting skills, or cope with life changes.Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. In practice this looks like noticing unhelpful thought patterns, trying different behaviors, and tracking small changes. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress management.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. The plan is adjusted together as progress is reviewed, so the person helps shape what happens in sessions.
The therapist's biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people choose arrangements that suit their schedule and available space, while the therapist and client decide practical details together.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a strength-based approach alongside cognitive-behavioral methods and adapts the plan to each person. Sessions focus on practical skills and collaborative goal setting.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience and has been licensed in California since 2007.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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