Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Oregon, Virginia
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Waters is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oregon. He uses straightforward, practical approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and low mood. He aims to make the first steps feel doable and non-intimidating.
Jeffrey works from the view that each person knows their story best. He helps people identify strengths they already have and put those strengths to use when facing hard moments. Sessions are focused and down-to-earth, so people can try new ways of coping between visits.
Background and approach
Over six years of clinical work have included supporting people with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. He also helps address trouble with communication, guilt and shame, and issues tied to money or life direction. Anger is a common concern he addresses alongside mood and stress problems.
Jeffrey draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses Existential Therapy to look at meaning and values, and Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change. These methods get mixed to fit each person’s needs.
Therapy is offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. The aim is to match practical tools to real life so progress can show up between sessions.
What Jeffrey works with
Everything Jeffrey lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jeffrey's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Self-harm
Approaches Jeffrey lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that fit everyday life
Jeffrey combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people make concrete changes. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce stress, anxiety, or angry reactions. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and build momentum when motivation is low.He treats choosing a therapeutic approach as a shared process. The therapist and client look at the person’s goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what feels useful and realistic.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video works well for usual therapy sessions, phone can be helpful when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can support quick check-ins or shorter reflections. This range makes it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, parenting, and daily demands.
Questions people ask about Jeffrey
What concerns does Jeffrey commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and struggles with self-esteem. He also works on issues like communication problems, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, down-to-earth methods and keeps sessions focused on clear steps. The approach emphasizes strengths and small, manageable changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, motivation, and stress-related concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices from Oregon. He also holds licensure in Virginia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.