About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Elliott brings 24 years of counseling experience to his work. He holds LCPC and LPCC credentials, and practices in Minnesota. He listens closely and focuses on practical steps people can use to move forward.
He begins by asking simple questions about what feels most urgent. That helps shape brief, clear goals. Sessions focus on identifying solutions and trying small changes that add up over time.
The tone is direct and respectful, with an emphasis on usable tools rather than long theory talks.
Background and approach
Jeffrey has helped people with depressed mood, alcohol and other substance use, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship strain. He also supports work on self-esteem, managing stress, anger, career concerns, intimacy issues, and recovery from trauma and abuse. The list of concerns reflects areas he commonly addresses in sessions.
His approach draws on client-centered conversation, cognitive behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. That mix lets him tailor sessions to what a person needs most - whether that means changing unhelpful thinking, building motivation, or finding quick steps to try between meetings. People who want straightforward guidance and a focus on real-life changes tend to do well with his style.
He encourages clients to set achievable goals and tracks progress each session. If you prefer practical problem solving and steady support, his approach may fit your needs.
Approaches for online change and action
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most, which is useful when decisions feel overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress because it provides specific tools to test new ways of thinking and acting.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then choose or combine methods that fit the person's needs. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions can be quicker and work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging supports brief check-ins and ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and help people keep therapy consistent around work, school, or family commitments.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
Also listed
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 24 years
- Licensed
- Minnesota, Kansas
- Languages
- English