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Jeffrey Owen

At a glance

Experience
45 years
Based in
Ohio
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

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Jeffrey Owen, LPCC

Experienced counselor with practical, trauma-informed care

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LPCC Ohio E.0003081

NPI1023252442

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  • Humanistic approach
  • Practical techniques
  • Trauma focus

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Owen is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who offers steady, experienced support for people facing hard times. He greets requests for help with respect and a willingness to work together on concrete goals. Clients meet a direct, engaged therapist who combines warmth with practical guidance honed over decades.

He holds a graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling and an Ohio LPCC license, and brings 45 years of clinical work to each session. Early in his career he helped Vietnam combat veterans cope with severe post-traumatic stress. Since then he has focused primarily on adults ages 18 to 85 dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, addiction concerns, trauma, and life-stage transitions.

He uses a humanistic, client-centered foundation while drawing on cognitive and didactic techniques to help people understand their difficulties. He also incorporates dialectical behavior ideas, Jungian and existential perspectives, and hypnotherapy methods when they fit the person’s needs. His style is eclectic and pragmatic rather than rigid.

Jeffrey emphasizes active therapist involvement and honest dialogue to build a strong working relationship. He aims to identify clear, manageable steps and to confront obstacles directly while preserving respect and acceptance.

People who choose him can expect a therapist who leans toward trauma-focused work when needed, and who adapts methods to each person’s situation. He welcomes working with Service and civilian life concerns among the range of issues he addresses.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

45+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so people feel heard. It helps with issues that need emotional support and clearer self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that fuel anxiety, depression, or addictive behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skill-building for emotional regulation with acceptance strategies and can help with strong moods and relationship problems.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether CBT, DBT, hypnotherapy techniques, or a more client-centered path seems best, and that plan can be adjusted over time.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as taking a session during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It also lets people keep appointments when they are managing intense feelings or living far from a clinician. Because formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know which ways of meeting are offered and which best suit your schedule and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His work is humanistic and client-centered with active therapist participation. He also uses cognitive-behavioral and dialectical ideas and adapts techniques to each person.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has 45 years of clinical experience, including early work with Vietnam combat veterans and recent practice focused on trauma and crisis interventions.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds a graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - LPCC - in Ohio.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I get started working with him?

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