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Dr. Jeffrey Avants

Compassionate, practical support for everyday struggles

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jeffrey

Dr. Jeffrey Avants is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 14 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, and parenting challenges.

He uses clear, direct conversation to help clients make practical changes and to find what matters to them. He starts by listening closely and asking simple questions about what is not working. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.

Background and approach

Sessions move at a practical pace and emphasize doable steps rather than abstract talk. Dr. Avants draws on several therapy styles depending on the situation.

He often uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address patterns of thinking and behavior. He also offers Client-Centered work that follows the client’s priorities and Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult stories. People who come to him for help with parenting, family stresses, or life changes can expect straightforward guidance and collaborative planning.

He combines empathy with concrete tools for managing symptoms like sleep trouble, low mood, and substance use. Sessions are offered in English and he practices from Indiana. He accepts international clients and offers phone, video, live chat, and text-based messaging options to fit different schedules.

Therapy approaches for online care and practical change

Dr. Avants uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT focuses on specific skills and step-by-step practice to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions follow the client’s priorities and pace. This approach emphasizes listening and supporting the client’s own goals rather than imposing solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend or combine methods. The plan is collaborative and adjusted over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers a range of practical options for continuing care. Video calls let people meet face to face from home, while phone sessions and live chat provide flexible alternatives. Text-based messaging can help with brief check-ins or tracking goals between sessions. These options aim to make regular therapy easier to fit into busy lives while allowing therapists to use CBT and client-centered techniques effectively online.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Avants work with?
He addresses a wide range of issues including addictions, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, eating and sleeping problems, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines empathic listening with practical action. Sessions focus on clear goals, everyday coping skills, and building on each person's strengths.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and independent practice environments.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - practicing in Indiana. His license number is IN LMFT 35002393A.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
Indiana
Languages
English

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