Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Jeffrey works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Utah, Maryland
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Bright is a licensed clinician in Maryland who helps people manage anger, anxiety, depression, and life changes. He works with clients on self-esteem, parenting strain, relationship stress, career pressures, and sleep problems. He also supports people facing issues around sexuality, identity, and the effects of trauma and compassion fatigue.
In sessions he listens first and then offers clear, practical steps to try at home. He uses talk therapy combined with skills practice so clients leave each week with something to use.
Background and approach
The pace is collaborative - clients set goals and he helps shape measurable steps toward them. Jeffrey combines several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. He also draws on client-centered and dialectical methods to help people handle strong emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
These methods are used to address anger, communication problems, guilt, emptiness, and questions about life purpose. He holds an MD and is credentialed as an LCSW-C and LCSW. These credentials reflect both medical training and social work practice.
He has practiced for 15 years and brings that experience to practical problem solving in session. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. International clients are not currently accepted.
To begin, clients select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
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
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jeffrey lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- 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.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that match their values. ACT is useful for anger, anxiety, and for people trying to reclaim a sense of purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and testing small changes that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. CBT works well for sleep problems, depression, anxiety, and anger management. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to calm the body and reduce reactivity; it pairs well with other methods to help regulate strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match techniques to each person's goals and preferences. Together they try methods, track what helps, and adjust the plan based on what the client notices and needs.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Video is useful when visual cues matter, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is handy for quick check-ins, and text messaging supports short, ongoing coaching or between-session contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or other daily demands while keeping the focus on practical change.
Questions people ask about Jeffrey
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people dealing with anger, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and parenting strain, sleep problems, trauma, and questions about identity and sexuality.
What is his general approach in therapy?
He uses a collaborative, goal-focused style that mixes talk with practical skills. Sessions often include practice exercises to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has 15 years of experience working with a range of concerns and applies that background to everyday problem solving in sessions.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an MD and is credentialed as an LCSW-C and LCSW. His practice is based in Maryland.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model 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 then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.