Jeff Fry, LCSW, CSW

Jeff Fry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of experience supporting people across many settings and life stages. He also holds the CSW credential. Over 30 years he has worked with a wide range of populations and has developed a practical, outcome-focused approach that emphasizes how environment and personal history shape current struggles.

Jeff believes that many difficulties arise when a person's surroundings do not fit their needs, and that understanding both past experiences and present context is essential to navigating life more effectively. He helps clients identify strengths and limitations, noting that what serves someone well in one situation can become a liability in another. He often uses a lighthearted metaphor about discovering each person’s "ice cream flavor" to underline that people are not broken or abnormal - they are simply seeking ways to feel healthier in their lives.

His style is straightforward and candid while remaining respectful; he aims to foster hope and empowerment and encourages questions or challenges when his perspective is unclear. Jeff emphasizes measurable progress and works to help clients move forward efficiently. His primary clinical framework is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and he integrates other methods, including Solution-Focused ideas, when appropriate.

Areas of focus include ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship and parenting issues, grief, behavioral problems, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, and self-esteem concerns. He also brings experience with LGBTQ matters, workplace challenges, PTSD, military and veteran issues, anger, divorce and co-parenting, and a range of family and communication problems. Jeff welcomes inquiries from those who want to confirm fit for their particular concern.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Jeff uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is a structured, practical approach often used for anxiety, depression, panic, OCD symptoms, and stress-related problems by teaching skills for coping and problem solving.

He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, a brief, goal-oriented method that concentrates on clients' strengths and immediate steps they can take to see improvement. This approach is useful when clients want practical strategies to address relationship issues, parenting challenges, or specific life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Jeff treats it as a collaborative effort. He works with clients to clarify goals, tries different strategies as needed, and tailors interventions to match each person’s needs, preferences, and pace.

Online therapy with Jeff can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules or those in different locations. These options make it easier to access therapy consistently, fit sessions into daily life, and maintain momentum between appointments while working with licensed professionals and therapists to reach meaningful goals.