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Online therapist

Jeffrey Lavoie

Professional, practical family support

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Lavoie is a licensed marriage and family therapist with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical, collaborative care for people dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, and major life changes. He also offers support for those managing ADHD and navigating blended family dynamics.

His work is straightforward and goal-oriented. Sessions aim to improve communication, reduce overwhelm, and build skills that fit everyday life. He helps clients clarify life purpose, practice self-love, and address control and forgiveness issues.

Background and approach

Jeffrey has experience supporting first responders and people working through gender identity questions. He also provides care for those coping with panic attacks, impulsivity, autism spectrum concerns, and intellectual disability. He tailors strategies to the situation rather than using one fixed method.

In session he listens first, then suggests practical steps to try between meetings. Parents can expect concrete tools for managing common family strains and for improving interactions in blended households. Progress is paced to each person’s needs and comfort.

Jeffrey practices in Connecticut as an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He works in a collaborative style and aims to create clear, usable plans so clients can see small changes build into larger improvements.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Family and Parenting Support

Jeffrey draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes skills training for emotional regulation and stress management; this helps people learn concrete ways to reduce anxiety and respond to anger. Another approach centers on improving communication and problem solving within families and blended households, teaching simple tools to reduce conflict and increase cooperation.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. He collaborates with each client to identify goals and preferences, then adjusts methods as progress is made. That collaborative process helps ensure that strategies match the client’s daily life and parenting responsibilities.

Online therapy offers flexible options that fit busy schedules. Jeffrey meets with clients using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs. These formats make it easier to keep momentum, practice skills between sessions, and stay connected when in-person meetings are not practical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD. He also addresses many related areas such as blended family issues, communication problems, and panic attacks.
What is his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and person-centered. He listens first, then helps create practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience working with a range of life challenges and family-related concerns.
What credentials and location information are listed?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as CT LMFT 27.003743, and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Connecticut
Languages
English

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