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Jeff Hartwig

Skilled, practical counseling for everyday challenges

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Credentials
LPCC
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English, Dutch
Format
Online sessions

About Jeff

Jeff Hartwig is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who uses practical, skill-based methods to help people manage stress and emotional challenges. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to teach coping skills and shift unhelpful thoughts. Jeff keeps sessions down-to-earth and listens without judgment so clients can make steady changes.

He began counseling youth in public school districts after earning a Master’s degree in Educational Counseling from Azusa Pacific University.

Background and approach

In schools he supported students dealing with parental conflict, divorce, attention issues, social anxiety, impulsive behavior, and stress related to sports performance. After further study at Azusa Pacific, he completed the training that led to his Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credential. Over a 12-year career he has worked with adults facing anxiety, anger, depression, grief, loss, post-traumatic stress, and other challenges.

He has also supported people who wanted focused coaching to strengthen mental focus. Jeff often works with clients from the entertainment industry, medical fields, social services, and the military community. He emphasizes listening first, and then building practical strategies that clients can use between sessions.

He describes it as an honor to stand shoulder to shoulder with people who seek help. People who meet with him can expect straightforward guidance, skill practice, and help shaping small changes that add up over time. Jeff offers sessions in English and Dutch from his practice in California.

How Jeff’s Approaches Work in Online Therapy

Jeff commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges by teaching practical skills and homework exercises.

He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, a short-term approach that zeroes in on goals and small steps toward them. That method is useful when people want concrete change quickly and prefer an action-oriented plan.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jeff listens to your concerns, discusses options, and tailors the methods to your needs and preferences. Together you decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made.

Online sessions let people meet from home or elsewhere by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make scheduling more flexible and let work continue between appointments through message-based check-ins and shared exercises. The goal is to make therapy practical and reachable while using CBT and solution-focused tools adapted for remote work.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jeff commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, relationships, family and parenting issues, self esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD. He also focuses on life purpose, men's issues, and veteran and armed forces issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses practical, down-to-earth methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to teach coping skills and change unhelpful thinking. Sessions emphasize listening, collaboration, and hands-on strategies you can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
Jeff has 12 years of counseling experience across school and adult settings. That time includes work with students and adults facing a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credential - LPCC - with California license number CA LPCC 7374, and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Dutch.
What session formats are available?
Jeff offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Dutch

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