Jeff Hartwig, LPCC

Jeff Hartwig began his counseling career working with youth in public school districts, helping students navigate parental conflict, divorce, attention differences, social anxiety, impulsive behaviors, stress, and athletic performance concerns. Over time he transitioned to working primarily with adults, supporting people as they develop insight and practical coping skills to address anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, grief, trauma, and other life challenges.

His clients come from a wide range of backgrounds, including the entertainment industry, medical fields, social services, and the military, and he has also worked with athletes to strengthen mental focus. Jeff approaches each person with attentive listening and a non-judgmental stance, believing that small changes in one person can positively affect many others in their life. He regards it as an honor to assist people through meaningful change.

Jeff earned a master’s degree in Educational Counseling from Azusa Pacific University and later completed his Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling credential. LPCC indicates a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a credential for clinicians trained to work with complex emotional and behavioral concerns. With twelve years of experience, Jeff blends practical strategies and compassionate support to help clients move forward and meet their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jeff uses evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients address current challenges and build practical skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing concrete strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying goals and small, achievable steps toward change, helping people move forward quickly by building on their strengths and past successes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jeff works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they tailor techniques and priorities so therapy fits the individual. This collaborative stance helps ensure the chosen methods feel useful and sustainable.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access consistent support without long commutes or rigid scheduling. These options increase flexibility and can make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions while working with a licensed professional who helps guide progress.