- Men's wellbeing focus
- Practical coping skills
- Life purpose work
About Jeff
Jeff Hartwig is an LPCC who focuses on helping men and others manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and life transitions. He offers straightforward, calm support and listens without judgment. Jeff uses practical tools so people can feel steadier day to day.
He started his counseling career working with youth in public schools. There he helped young people with parental conflict, attention challenges, social anxiety, impulsive behaviors, and sport performance. Those early years shaped a practical style that he still uses with adults.
Jeff earned a Master’s degree in Educational Counseling from Azusa Pacific University and later completed his Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling credential at the same school. Over 12 years he has helped adults cope with PTSD, grief, trauma, and loss, and supported people in high-pressure fields like entertainment, medicine, social services, and the military.
Sessions focus on building coping skills, developing useful insights, and improving mental focus. He also supports people working through career decisions, self-esteem concerns, and life purpose questions. Jeff often works with clients who want coaching alongside therapy.
He speaks English and Dutch, and practices in California. Jeff emphasizes listening first and then helping clients choose small, practical steps that fit their lives. He views changes made in therapy as often benefiting others around the client as well.
How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Jeff uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns that affect feelings and behavior. In simple terms, CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try new responses. It often helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and stress.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals and find practical steps forward. This approach focuses on what is already working and builds small strategies clients can use right away, which can suit career shifts, coaching goals, and life-purpose work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jeff will listen to your goals and preferences and then suggest whether CBT, solution-focused methods, or a mix makes sense. The decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuity when life or work makes in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and solution-focused techniques well to remote conversations and goal-focused work.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Dutch
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jeff commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, relationship and family strain, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career questions, life changes, coaching goals, and ADHD-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Jeff uses a nonjudgmental, listening-first approach and focuses on practical skills and clear steps clients can try between sessions.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has 12 years of counseling experience, beginning with school-based work and extending to adults in entertainment, medical, social services, and military settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credential, listed as CA LPCC, and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Dutch.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.