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Dr. Jeffery Stevenson, LIMFT

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Jeffery

Dr. Jeffery Stevenson brings 25 years of clinical work to his practice as a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (LIMFT) based in Ohio.

Background and approach

He approaches therapy with the view that clients know their stories best and already hold strengths that can be mobilized toward change. With experience across stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, career transitions, grief, trauma and other life challenges, he aims to support people through practical steps and reflective exploration.

Dr. Stevenson combines evidence-informed methods such as Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and solution-focused techniques to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

He emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients identify goals, test new strategies, and build resilience. The practice invites those ready to take the first steps toward clearer direction, improved coping, and more satisfying connections to engage in focused, goal-oriented work.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care



Internal Family Systems helps people understand inner parts that carry emotions, beliefs, or protective strategies, and supports developing a compassionate, curious relationship with those parts to reduce internal conflict and distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to symptoms like anxiety or low mood, and teaches practical skills to test and shift those patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes concrete goals and small, achievable steps to build momentum and change in daily life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore which methods feel most useful for their situation, adjusting techniques based on goals, preferences, and how a client responds in early sessions.

Online formats offer flexibility that supports ongoing work. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper exchange, phone sessions provide a straightforward option for shorter or portable appointments, and live chat or text-based messaging can supplement sessions with check-ins or moment-to-moment support. These options help make consistent, practical therapy more accessible for varied schedules and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Stevenson address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, career difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and many intimacy-related or family concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and strength-based, combining reflective exploration with practical strategies to help clients set goals and try new ways of coping.
How long has he practiced?
He has 25 years of professional experience helping people navigate life changes and relational issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, credential OH LIMFT F.0000127, and practices in Ohio.
Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexualityWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English