- Direct and warm
- Practical skill building
- Attachment aware
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Lavallee is an LMFT with 34 years of experience helping people navigate relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and parenting challenges. He speaks plainly and aims to make therapy feel practical. Sessions focus on identifying patterns in thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of feeling better.
He uses clear, direct conversation alongside a warm, respectful tone. Jeffrey combines ideas from attachment-focused work, cognitive approaches, and emotion-centered methods to match what a person needs. He avoids labels and treats each person with sensitivity and compassion.
In therapy he helps people notice unhelpful thinking, test different ways of responding, and build small routines that change day-to-day life. He also supports people who are coping with grief, chronic health issues, body image concerns, and addiction-related struggles. Many clients bring concerns about communication, commitment, or blended family stress, and he attends to those practical problems in session.
Jeffrey draws on decades of experience to shape straightforward goals and steps. He will outline options, discuss what might work, and adjust the plan as progress is made. His style blends coaching and therapy to keep work focused and usable between sessions.
He practices in Utah and conducts sessions in English. If someone wants a therapist who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits while staying direct and compassionate, Jeffrey offers that practical orientation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
34+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and emotional reactions, helping people change patterns that cause repeated conflict or distance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping in stressful moments. Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. Jeffrey will discuss these approaches with each person, consider their goals, and select methods that fit their needs and preferences. He adjusts strategies over time based on what is helpful. The original biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also helps people use skills learned in therapy during real-life moments between sessions. Ask about format choices and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be planned to match your routine.Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jeffrey help with?
He helps people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and related issues such as grief, body image, and addiction.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is warm and interactive yet direct and supportive, with a practical focus on changing thoughts and everyday habits.
What is his professional background?
Jeffrey has 34 years of clinical experience and blends therapy with life coaching to create focused, usable plans.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is an LMFT licensed in Utah and works with clients there.
Does he conduct sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.