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Dr. Jeffery Stevenson

Dr. Jeffery Stevenson, LIMFT

Ohio

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Dr. Jeffery Stevenson LIMFT - Relationships and Guilt

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-Focused techniques
  • Internal Family Systems

About Jeffery

Dr. Jeffery Stevenson is an Ohio licensed marriage and family therapist (LIMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting pressures, career struggles, and life changes. He also addresses trauma, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and issues tied to ADHD and compassion fatigue.

Dr. Stevenson frames clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. He listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps identify small, achievable changes. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to day-to-day decisions that affect mood and relationships.

His work includes attention to attachment problems, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication breakdowns, and fatherhood issues. He also addresses forgiveness, guilt and shame, infidelity, jealousy, and feelings of emptiness or lack of purpose. The emphasis is on figuring out what is getting in the way and trying new responses in ordinary situations.

Dr. Stevenson uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches, solution-focused work, and Internal Family Systems to address thinking patterns, practical problem-solving, and internal parts that influence behavior. He helps people test small changes and notice what shifts.

People who want clear steps and practical tools often find this approach useful. He works in English and practices in Ohio. If you want to explore whether his style fits your needs, follow the site's process to view online therapy options and schedule an initial meeting.

Approaches used in online sessions and how they help

Dr. Stevenson draws on cognitive behavioral work to examine unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to build practical coping skills. CBT helps people notice patterns that fuel guilt, anxiety, or low mood and then practice different ways of responding.

He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, concrete changes that move a situation forward. This approach centers on short-term goals and what can be tried right away to see if things shift.

Internal Family Systems work addresses internal parts that hold difficult feelings such as shame or self-blame. This method helps people notice distinct inner voices and relate to them differently so decisions come from a calmer place.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He reviews your goals, personal history, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together you decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress or new issues appear.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Practical accessibility and fitting sessions into everyday life are the main benefits to consider when arranging appointments with a licensed professional.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexualityWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns as well as trauma, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues such as guilt and shame.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

He uses practical, goal-focused work that highlights clients' strengths and small steps to change. Sessions are organized around identifying patterns and trying new responses in daily life.

How much experience does he have?

He has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is an Ohio LIMFT and practices in Ohio.

Does he work in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original profile does not specify which formats are used.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

Dr. Jeffery StevensonLIMFT

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