Jeffrey Owen, LPCC

Jeffrey Owen is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 45 years of experience. He welcomes people who are ready to take steps toward change and offers steady, respectful support through difficult times. Jeff aims to create a dependable space where people feel heard and accepted as they talk through what matters most to them.

He trained in mental health counseling and has worked with adults across a wide age range. Early in his career he helped Vietnam combat veterans cope with severe post-traumatic stress, and later focused on depression, anxiety, grief, addiction recovery, trauma, and LGBTQ+ concerns. He also has experience addressing life-stage transitions and geriatric issues.

Jeff has studied clinical hypnotherapy and has used hypnotherapy techniques as part of his work with carefully screened trauma survivors. Over time his style has become more cognitive and instructional, because many people feel empowered when they understand their patterns and options. He blends these methods with humanistic, Jungian, and Eriksonian influences.

In recent years he has concentrated on trauma-focused work and crisis intervention, combining cognitive-behavioral strategies with other approaches when a client’s needs call for flexibility. He describes his approach as eclectic and pragmatic, adapting methods to meet each person’s unique situation.

Jeff supports people dealing with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family-related stress, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with major life changes. He invites those ready to begin change to reach out and start the process together.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful, nonjudgmental listening and helping people identify their own strengths and goals. It suits concerns like stress, relationship worries, and self-esteem by centering the person’s experience and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises and skill-building to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns in everyday life.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. It can be helpful for strong emotional reactions, anger, and problems with mood stability.

Choosing the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they’ll try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session logistics should fit into everyday life, such as scheduling around work or caregiving. The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments, use brief check-ins when time is tight, or pick methods that suit quieter or lower-bandwidth situations.