- Client-centered focus
- CBT and mindfulness
- 30 years experience
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Finkbiner is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania with 30 years of clinical experience. He invites people who are facing painful situations to talk about what matters to them and to find practical next steps. His approach centers on listening first and helping clients choose what feels most helpful for their life.
In sessions he blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practice. That means conversations focus on the person's experience while also looking at the thoughts and habits that keep problems going. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused work when the situation calls for it.
Jeffrey has supported people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and changes such as divorce or caregiving demands. He also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, codependency, addiction, anger, sleep struggles, and challenges related to chronic illness and aging. He aims to meet each person where they are and build on their strengths.
He has a long history of working with online sessions and says the remote format fits many people’s schedules. He emphasizes collaboration - planning steps together and checking in about what’s working. The focus is practical: relief, clearer choices, and small changes that add up.
To begin, Jeffrey asks people to reflect on what they want to change and to consider what a next step could look like. He encourages giving the process a chance and choosing options that feel doable in everyday life.
How his approaches work in online therapy
Jeffrey uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's experience and priorities; sessions start with listening and helping the client shape goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to build practical skills for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. That choice happens together, and the plan can change as progress is made or new challenges appear.
Jeffrey has significant experience conducting remote therapy and reports that online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Please confirm current session formats before booking, as options can vary. Online sessions can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and make regular appointments easier to maintain across time zones and life demands.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Jeffrey commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. He also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, codependency, addictions, sleep problems, anger, and challenges tied to chronic illness and aging.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered approach that combines cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness. Sessions emphasize listening, practical steps, and skills you can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
Jeffrey brings 30 years of experience in therapy practice across many life situations and presenting problems.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania, identified as LPC, and provides services from that location.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. may inquire about working together.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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