Jeff Hartwig, LPCC

Jeff Hartwig is an LPCC who uses practical, down-to-earth methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and related struggles. He focuses on clear coping skills and small changes that make day-to-day life easier. Jeff works with adults from a range of backgrounds, including military-connected people and those in high-pressure fields. He began his career counseling youth in public school districts and returned to graduate school to earn a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor degree. Before that he completed a Masters degree in Educational Counseling from Azusa Pacific University. Over 12 years he has supported people dealing with PTSD, trauma, depression, and parenting or family stress. In sessions he listens without judgment and helps clients build practical skills. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to set simple goals and test what works. That can mean learning to shift unhelpful thoughts, trying new behaviors, or focusing on immediate steps to reduce stress. Jeff has experience with people in entertainment, medical fields, social services, athletics, and the military. He also offers coaching-style support for career questions and life purpose exploration. Many clients seek him out when they want a steady, empathetic person to talk with while they make changes. He speaks English and Dutch. People who choose to work with him should expect straightforward conversations about goals, skills to practice between sessions, and a focus on measurable progress over time.

How CBT and Solution-Focused Methods Translate to Online Work

Jeff uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors. CBT often involves setting specific goals, practicing new skills between meetings, and tracking small changes to see what helps with anxiety, depression, or anger.

He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes identifying strengths and next steps. That approach is forward-looking and practical, helping people build short-term plans to reduce stress or move toward life purpose and career goals.

Deciding which approach fits best is handled together. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. That collaborative process shapes whether sessions focus more on cognitive work, practical steps, coaching, or a mix.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow clearer continuity when work or service life is irregular. It can also let sessions focus on brief skills practice, check-ins, or longer therapeutic conversations depending on what you and the therapist agree will help most.