- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English, Dutch
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Jeff
Jeff Hartwig is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who focuses on practical, straightforward help for people facing stress and parenting challenges. He draws on 12 years of experience with adults from varied backgrounds. He listens without judgment and helps clients build skills they can use day to day.
He began his career counseling youth in public school districts after earning a master’s degree in Educational Counseling from Azusa Pacific University.
Background and approach
He later returned to Azusa Pacific to complete his LPCC credential. Over the years he has supported people dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, trauma, and PTSD. Sessions tend to focus on developing coping skills, improving emotional regulation, and setting clear goals.
He also helps clients who want coaching around career direction, life purpose, and performance under pressure. Jeff draws on practical tools so people leave sessions with steps they can try between meetings. Many clients have come from the entertainment and medical fields, social services, and the military, and he has experience working with athletes to strengthen mental focus.
He adapts conversations to fit the person in the room rather than using one fixed approach. Jeff values steady support over dramatic fixes. He often stands beside people as they work through difficult periods and decisions.
The aim is steady progress and skills that make daily life more manageable.
What Jeff works with
Everything Jeff lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jeff helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Approaches Jeff lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Jeff Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Jeff uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so clients can test small changes and see what helps with anxiety, depression, or stress.He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals and identify what’s already working. This approach highlights practical steps and strengths, which can be useful for parenting challenges, coping with life changes, and improving focus.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about your goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels useful. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay relevant to their needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be a quicker check-in or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text let people share updates or get short coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Jeff
What concerns does Jeff commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, self esteem, career, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD. Additional focuses include life purpose, men’s issues, and veteran and armed forces issues.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people set goals and change unhelpful patterns. Sessions emphasize practical skills and steps to try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 12 years of clinical experience, starting in school districts and later working with adults across several sectors including entertainment, medical fields, social services, and the military.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Dutch.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is payment 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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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