Jeffrey Lavallee, LMFT | Therapist in Utah

Warm and direct
Focus on relationships
Practical skill building

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Lavallee is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Utah. He helps people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression, trauma, and codependency concerns. He also supports those dealing with parenting stress, grief, addictions, ADHD, and life transitions. His style is warm and straightforward, with a respectful, nonjudgmental stance.

With 34 years of experience, Jeffrey draws on several therapy approaches to match each person’s needs. Sessions are conversational and practical. He listens for patterns in relationships and emotions, then works with people to test small changes and new ways of coping.

His typical work blends attachment-focused ideas with cognitive-behavioral and emotion-focused tools. That means talking about early relationship patterns, identifying unhelpful thinking, and practicing ways to manage strong feelings. He uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy when people need help tolerating distress and building emotion regulation.

Jeffrey keeps the process collaborative. He helps clients set realistic goals and checks progress as they try new strategies. He aims for clear, doable steps rather than long lists of theory.

Many clients seek him out for help after a major loss, repeated relationship problems, or chronic stress that affects daily life. He approaches those issues with calm guidance and practical coaching to support steady change.

How attachment and skills work online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect how people connect today. It helps with trust, closeness, and repeating patterns in relationships by noticing interaction habits and trying new responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts affect mood and behavior; it gives simple tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and build different habits for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping when stress feels overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest a mix of methods that fit those needs. That plan can be adjusted as progress is checked and new challenges come up, so the process stays collaborative.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people try therapy from a familiar setting and practice new skills between meetings, while the therapist and client decide together what works best.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTFamily 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 disabilityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent 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 / loneliness JealousyLife 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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jeffrey help with?

He supports people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, codependency, addictions, and related concerns such as grief, parenting stress, and ADHD.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He combines a warm, interactive approach with direct and supportive guidance, focusing on practical steps and clear goals during sessions.

What is his professional background?

Jeffrey has 34 years of clinical experience working as a therapist and life coach, helping people with a wide range of emotional and relational issues.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He holds an LMFT credential, listed as UT LMFT, and practices in Utah.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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