- Attachment based work
- CBT and DBT skills
- Relationship patterns
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Lavallee is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Utah with 34 years of clinical experience. He works with relationship problems and a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting strain, ADHD, addictions, grief, and issues tied to family of origin. He also lists work with trauma and abuse and with LGBT-related concerns.
He uses clear, focused conversation to help people spot patterns they repeat from the past. Sessions are direct but respectful. He draws on several approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts, calm intense emotions, and improve how they connect with others.
Jeffrey blends techniques from attachment work, cognitive behavioral approaches, and emotion-focused models. That mix is used to look at how earlier family roles and expectations affect current relationships and mood. He also incorporates strategies from dialectical behavior work and existential ideas when they fit the problem at hand.
In a typical session he will help a person identify a few practical steps to try between meetings. He pays attention to communication patterns, boundary questions, and recurring triggers tied to family history. He will also work through coping skills for anxiety, anger, or sleep and eating disruptions.
People meeting him for the first time complete a short intake and then focus on one or two concrete goals to start. Over time the work moves between understanding old patterns and practicing different ways of responding in everyday life. The emphasis is on clear, usable strategies rather than long explanations.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early family connections shape current relationships. It looks at patterns of closeness and distance and helps people try different ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going; it uses practical exercises to change thinking and daily habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive reactions.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review goals, current struggles, and personal preferences and then suggest a combination of methods. The plan can shift as progress is made and as specific challenges come up.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it practical to practice skills between sessions in everyday settings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT homework, attachment-focused conversations, and DBT skills training to remote meetings while monitoring progress together.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, parenting strain, ADHD, grief, and family of origin concerns among others.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a direct, interactive style that focuses on practical steps and clearer communication rather than lengthy interpretation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 34 years of experience as a therapist and counselor working with a broad range of issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Utah.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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