- Collaborative approach
- Men's wellbeing focus
- ADHD support
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Lavoie is a licensed marriage and family therapist with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and parenting challenges. He also supports men’s wellbeing and people navigating ADHD and blended family dynamics.
His style is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions focus on concrete skills and clear steps rather than jargon. Jeffrey helps people build better communication, increase self-love, and find a clearer sense of life purpose.
He has experience supporting first responders and people working through panic attacks, impulsivity, and midlife changes. He also assists those exploring gender identity and individuals on the autism spectrum or with intellectual disability. His work often includes practical strategies for managing control issues and improving daily functioning.
Jeffrey emphasizes working together to set achievable goals. He talks through problems, practices new skills in session, and adjusts plans based on what is helpful. This makes therapy a steady process of small, measurable change.
To begin, readers choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule around the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Jeffrey uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes skill-building for anxiety and panic - teaching breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to reduce intense reactions. These techniques help people handle moments of panic and lower daily anxiety over time.Another approach focuses on communication and relationship skills. This involves practicing clearer ways to express needs, set boundaries, and solve recurring conflicts. It is useful for parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, and improving everyday interactions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they’ll try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, avoid travel time, and continue consistent sessions during schedule changes. It also allows for shorter check-ins when that better suits a workday or a quieter week, helping therapy stay practical and usable in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jeffrey commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include ADHD, blended family issues, panic attacks, and men’s wellbeing.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions emphasize practical skills, clearer communication, and setting small, achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Jeffrey has six years of experience working with individuals on a range of concerns including first responder issues, impulsivity, and midlife transitions.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in Connecticut and holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy process with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.