Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
How Jeff works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English, Dutch
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jeff
Jeff Hartwig is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people manage strong emotions like anger and anxiety. He draws on clear strategies so clients can build skills and make daily life easier. Jeff speaks English and Dutch and practices from California.
He began his career counseling youth in public school districts, then moved into adult work. That early experience shaped his straightforward style and his focus on measurable coping skills.
Background and approach
He has worked with people from the entertainment industry, medical fields, social services, and the military, and has supported athletes with mental performance. Jeff earned a master’s degree in Educational Counseling from Azusa Pacific University and later completed a Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling program at the same school.
He brings 12 years of clinical experience to sessions and a history of helping people deal with anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma, and stress. In sessions he aims to listen without judgment and to stand shoulder to shoulder with clients. Conversations typically focus on building insight, learning coping tools, and practicing new habits that reduce reactivity.
He also helps people explore life purpose, men’s issues, career concerns, and parenting challenges. People who choose Jeff can expect short-term, solution-minded work alongside techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches. He describes his role as a supportive partner in change, helping clients move past stuck patterns toward clearer thinking and calmer responses.
What Jeff works with
Everything Jeff lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jeff's practice.
- 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 practical therapy and online sessions work together
Jeff uses cognitive behavioral approaches to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then practices small changes that lower stress and anger. CBT focuses on what you think and do now, and it helps with anxiety, depression, and reactive responses such as anger.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to find quick, concrete steps that move a person toward their goals. That method concentrates on what’s working, sets clear short-term goals, and builds momentum with small wins that are easy to try between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Jeff will listen to your concerns, discuss goals, and suggest an approach that fits your needs and preferences. If something isn’t working, he will adjust the plan so sessions remain useful and focused on progress.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and practicing skills aloud. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and messaging allow quick check-ins and short coaching-style exchanges during busy weeks. These options make it easier to keep therapy part of your routine and try new strategies in real life.
Questions people ask about Jeff
What problems does Jeff commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and grief. He also helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, career issues, parenting and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is practical and goal-focused, emphasizing coping skills and short-term solutions. Sessions often center on insight plus steps you can try between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
Jeff brings 12 years of counseling experience, including work with school-age youth and later with adults across several fields.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds the LPCC credential as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Dutch.
Can international clients schedule with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients within applicable regions.
What session formats are offered?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How do I get started with therapy?
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