- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Work and life issues
About Jeff
Jeff Hartwig is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California with 12 years of experience. He works with adults on anger, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and stress. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting concerns, career questions, ADHD, and questions about life purpose and men's issues.
Jeff began his career counseling youth in public school districts. He earned a Master of Arts in Educational Counseling from Azusa Pacific University and later completed his LPCC credential at the same school. Early work focused on students facing parental conflict, ADHD, social anxiety, impulsive behaviors, and sports performance coaching.
Over time he shifted to adult work in clinics and community settings. His adult clients have included people from the entertainment industry, medical fields, social services, and military backgrounds. He has helped adults develop coping skills, manage PTSD symptoms, and process grief and loss.
In sessions he listens without judgment and helps clients identify practical coping strategies. He uses approaches that emphasize identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building small, achievable steps toward change. He has also worked with athletes to strengthen focus and with veterans on issues tied to military experience.
Jeff describes his role as standing shoulder to shoulder with clients who want a reliable listener while they work through difficult problems. He often pairs short-term goal setting with cognitive tools to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.
How his methods translate to online sessions
Jeff uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test them against real situations. CBT focuses on changing thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce reactivity and help manage anger or anxiety in day-to-day life.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete, short-term goals. That approach looks for small changes that add up and is useful for problems like stress, career decisions, and turning down heated reactions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with clients to decide which method fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining tools from both approaches and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed here. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Ask about specific session types and timing when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Dutch
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with adults on anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, plus relationship and career concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He listens without judgment and focuses on practical coping skills and insight. Sessions pair thinking-based work with short-term goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of counseling experience, beginning in public school settings and moving into adult work.
What credential and location should I know?
He is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Dutch. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.