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Online therapist

Jeffrey Janes

Family-focused therapist for practical steps

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Arizona, Utah
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Janes is a licensed clinical social worker with six years as an LCSW. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and family tensions. He also focuses on issues like self-esteem, attachment and social anxiety.

Jeffrey writes in straightforward terms and aims to make change feel manageable for busy families. Jeffrey draws on practical skills and clear steps in sessions. He guides clients to notice what they can control and to build habits that strengthen confidence.

Background and approach

Conversations center on concrete goals and doing small things that add up over time. Parenting and family concerns are a frequent area of focus within his practice in Utah. Sessions commonly include identifying problems, trying new responses, and tracking what helps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - is a core approach he uses to connect feelings, thoughts, and actions. He explains techniques plainly so parents can use them between sessions with teens and other family members. Jeffrey emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes.

He supports clients through setbacks and helps them keep moving toward their goals. His style aims to be practical, respectful, and focused on real-world results. People who turn to him often want to reduce conflict at home, ease anxiety, or build stronger self-worth.

He works with these concerns through structured conversations and skill practice to make daily life more manageable.

How CBT and online sessions support family and parenting goals

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It teaches simple tools to change unhelpful thinking and to try new behaviors. This approach helps with anxiety, low mood, and patterns that make family conflict worse.

In sessions, techniques are taught in plain steps parents can use between meetings. That might include tracking moods, practicing new ways to respond during tense moments, or testing a small change and seeing what happens. The therapist will explain each technique and help adapt it to a family's daily routine.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. Together they will try options, check what helps, and adjust the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy families. Video calls let people meet face to face from home, phone sessions remove travel time, and live chat or text messaging help with short check-ins or coaching between appointments. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into weekday evenings and family schedules while keeping the focus on usable tools and steady progress.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What family or parenting concerns does he address?
He supports people dealing with family tensions, parenting-related stress, and communication breakdowns. He also helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and depression that affect family life.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented with plain language. He focuses on steps clients can try between meetings to reduce conflict and improve confidence.
What experience does he bring to family work?
He has six years as a licensed clinical social worker and has spent most of his career working directly with teens and families. That background informs his approach to family dynamics.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Arizona as AZ LCSW LCSW-19575 and in Utah as UT LCSW 10778813-3501. His practice is based in Utah.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for different schedules.
How are costs structured for sessions?
Costs vary based on location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Arizona, Utah
Languages
English

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