Jeffrey Scarbrough, LMFT
Practical, experienced therapist for parenting and relationships
Book with Jeffrey- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Scarbrough is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps parents and adults navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and parenting concerns. He brings 17 years of clinical experience and focuses on practical steps you can use between sessions. He writes clear, respectful plans and aims to make therapy feel doable on a busy schedule.
Jeffrey tailors conversations to each person’s situation. He has spent a decade working with adolescents in intensive group settings and also meets with adults and couples.
Background and approach
That background informs how he addresses blended family issues, communication problems, and parenting challenges. In sessions he uses conversational, goal-oriented methods alongside mindfulness and cognitive tools. Those approaches help with mood changes, coping with life transitions, and reducing unhelpful thinking patterns.
He also uses motivational techniques to support behavior change around addictions and process issues like pornography or gambling. Parents often come for help with discipline, managing intense emotions, or rebuilding communication after infidelity or major changes. Jeffrey breaks concerns into manageable steps and helps people test small changes that can improve daily life.
He works in Tennessee and conducts sessions in English. Plans and pacing are decided together so therapy fits each person’s goals and schedule. If you want a straightforward, steady approach to parenting stress or relationship strain, he offers practical guidance and ongoing support.
What Jeffrey works with
Everything Jeffrey lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jeffrey helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Personality disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jeffrey lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online parenting and relationship work
Jeffrey uses Client-Centered Therapy to create an empathic, listening-based environment where parents and adults can name what matters most. That approach focuses on the person’s priorities and helps develop plans that feel realistic and respectful.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks down patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or conflict. CBT is useful for parenting stress, mood shifts, and learning concrete skills to respond differently in heated moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try, adjust the plan as needed, and set practical goals that match personal values and daily life demands.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a work break or when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat supports brief check-ins or ongoing coaching between appointments. These options make it easier to balance therapy with parenting responsibilities and busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Jeffrey
What concerns does Jeffrey address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting, addictions, grief, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends client-centered conversations with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Sessions are practical and goal-focused with an emphasis on testing small changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Jeffrey has 17 years of professional experience and a decade working with adolescents in intensive group therapy settings, plus ongoing work with adults and couples.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Tennessee licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in Tennessee.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and scheduling work?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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