Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
How Jeffrey works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Connecticut
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Lavoie is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people reduce stress and anxiety, manage anger, and cope with major life changes. He also supports those navigating parenting concerns and adults living with ADHD.
He uses a collaborative, person-centered style in sessions. Jeffrey helps clients talk through self-love, communication struggles, and questions about life purpose. He guides people working on forgiveness and learning to let go of excessive control.
Background and approach
His practice includes experience with first responders and people exploring gender identity. He also supports clients dealing with panic attacks, impulsivity, and self-harm concerns. Jeffrey works with issues related to autism spectrum experiences and intellectual disability, and he helps people navigate blended family dynamics.
In sessions he focuses on practical skills and clear conversation. People learn strategies they can use between meetings and build small steps toward change. The work is paced to what each person can handle and focused on realistic goals.
Jeffrey practices in Connecticut and conducts sessions in English. He aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can sort through what's most urgent and start making manageable changes.
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
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Jeffrey uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach helps people learn skills for managing strong emotions and reducing reactive anger. This involves identifying triggers, practicing new responses, and building routines that lower tension over time. Another strand of work centers on anxiety and stress management. That approach teaches breathing and grounding exercises, breaks problems into smaller steps, and helps people try changes between sessions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made or priorities change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a break from screens is preferred. Live chat and text sessions work well for short check-ins, skill practice, or when scheduling needs to fit around work and family life.
Questions people ask about Jeffrey
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, parenting concerns, and coping with major life changes. He also supports adults with ADHD and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions focus on clear conversation and practical strategies clients can try between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He has six years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist. During that time he has worked with people facing panic attacks, impulsivity, and midlife transitions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds the credential LMFT, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist. He practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can sessions be done online or by phone?
Yes. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.