- Blended family issues
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Scarbrough is a Tennessee licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 17 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, grief, and parenting challenges. He also addresses blended family issues and intimacy-related concerns.
He has spent a decade working with adolescents in intensive group therapy settings. That experience informs his work with young adults and adults who are adjusting to major life changes. He draws on practical approaches that focus on what is happening now and how to make manageable changes.
In sessions he uses client-centered methods to listen and understand each person’s perspective. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking that get in the way. Mindfulness and solution-focused strategies are added when those tools fit the situation.
Jeffrey has worked with people facing family problems, communication difficulties, first responder issues, and process addictions such as porn, exercise, or gambling. He also has experience with infidelity, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) concerns in family contexts, personality disorders, and questions about life purpose.
His style emphasizes straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions typically include collaborative goal-setting, check-ins about progress, and strategies to practice between meetings. People who are juggling new household roles, co-parenting with an ex, or blending routines may find this approach useful.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Tennessee. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How his therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client's concerns back so they feel heard and understood. This approach helps people who need time to sort out feelings about changes such as stepping into a new household role or handling co-parenting tensions.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, or relationship conflicts.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals and preferences, and adjustments are made as progress is tracked.
Confirm the online session formats before booking to be sure they meet your needs. This practice's session options are not listed here, so check current choices when you sign up. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time around work or family commitments.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and blended family issues among other topics.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses client-centered listening combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work as appropriate for the person's goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of professional experience and spent a decade running intensive group work with adolescents, which informs his work with young adults and adults.
Is he a licensed professional and where is he located?
He is a Tennessee licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.