- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- ADHD focus
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Lavoie is a Connecticut LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, parenting questions, anger, ADHD, and life transitions. Jeffrey also supports people dealing with panic attacks, impulsivity, and the practical strains of midlife change.
His style is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions focus on building practical skills for everyday problems. He helps people improve communication, manage control and anger, and clarify life purpose so decisions feel more manageable.
Jeffrey has experience working with first responders and with people exploring gender identity. He also supports clients affected by autism spectrum conditions and intellectual disability, attending to concrete needs and coping strategies rather than abstract theory.
In sessions he addresses family patterns and blended family issues by looking at communication and routines that reduce friction. He works with parents on strategies that help relationships run more smoothly and on ways to handle stress without escalating conflict.
For those coping with self-harm urges or panic attacks, he focuses on immediate coping tools and stepwise plans to reduce intense moments. He also assists people who want to strengthen self-love and work through forgiveness as part of everyday decision-making.
To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions are provided in English and are delivered from his practice in Connecticut.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Jeffrey uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and coping. One common approach he uses emphasizes skill-building for anxiety and panic, teaching step-by-step breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies to reduce intense moments. Another approach focuses on communication and problem-solving, using structured exercises to improve how people speak about needs and set boundaries in family settings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He meets clients where they are and will collaborate to identify which techniques fit their goals and daily life. Together they review what helps in practice and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let someone work on skills between appointments. Licensed professionals often use the same therapeutic techniques online as in person, adapting exercises so they work in a session and between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he commonly work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, ADHD, and people facing life transitions including midlife change and questions about life purpose.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on practical skills and clearer decision-making rather than lengthy theory discussions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience as a practicing clinician in community and clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) licensed in Connecticut and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.