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Jeffrey Lavoie

Jeffrey Lavoie, LMFT

Connecticut

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LMFT - Stress and Parenting focus

  • Blended family issues
  • Anxiety and ADHD
  • Communication problems

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Lavoie is a Connecticut LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, ADHD, and major life changes. He also notes a focus on blended family issues and communication problems.

Jeffrey uses a collaborative, person-centered style. He helps people talk through self-love, forgiveness, and control issues in clear, practical ways. Sessions often focus on concrete skills for managing panic, impulsivity, and anger.

He has experience supporting first responders and people exploring gender identity. He also works with adults who have autism spectrum experiences and intellectual disability needs, aiming to make sessions straightforward and understandable.

In work about parenting and blended households, Jeffrey helps individuals sort role expectations, communication patterns, and daily routines. He addresses co-parenting logistics and loyalty conflicts by breaking problems into manageable steps and clarifying priorities.

Jeffrey favors an active collaboration where goals are set together. He helps people identify small changes that fit their lives. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Evidence-based approaches for blended household challenges

Jeffrey uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and clear goals. One common approach he relies on teaches breathing and grounding skills to manage panic and sudden anxiety. These techniques help reduce the intensity of panic attacks and make it easier to stay focused during stressful moments.

Another frequent focus is communication skills training, which breaks down how to state needs, set boundaries, and handle difficult conversations. This work is useful for parenting conflicts, co-parenting logistics, and blended family tensions where roles and routines are still settling.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jeffrey collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. He reviews what helps and adjusts techniques over time so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in this profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a quieter time slot during the day. Talk with him through the matching questionnaire to clarify which formats will be used.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-harmSelf-love

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Connecticut

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger, ADHD, and life changes, plus related topics like blended family issues and communication problems.

What is his therapy style like?

His approach is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on practical skills and clear steps rather than abstract theory.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of experience as a clinician working with adults on a range of concerns.

Is he licensed and where does he practice?

He is a Connecticut LMFT and practices in Connecticut.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from another country?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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.

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