Therapist profile
Jeffrey Douglas, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Stress and Addiction support
Continue with JeffreyWhere Jeffrey stands
- Credentials
- LMSW
- License
- LMSW, Michigan / 6801114949
- NPI
- 1184116113
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions help
- Codependency support
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Douglas is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns such as ADHD and codependency. Jeffrey emphasizes practical steps people can use right away to feel a little more in control.
He treats problems one conversation at a time. Sessions focus on identifying what is keeping someone stuck and on building concrete skills to respond differently. That can mean learning breathing and grounding techniques for panic or creating a simple plan to reduce drinking or drug use. Jeffrey listens for strengths in how people have coped so far and uses those strengths to plan next steps.
Jeffrey supports people who struggle with communication problems, impulsivity, obsessions and compulsions, or overwhelming shame. He also works with consequences of domestic violence, prejudice, and other experiences that leave people feeling unsafe or blamed. He talks through practical ways to set limits, reduce conflict, and manage mood swings.
He encourages small experiments between sessions. These are not tests but ways to try changes and see what helps. Progress is measured in clearer choices, fewer crises, or more moments of relief rather than fast fixes.
To get started, people use the service button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions operate under a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How therapeutic methods translate to remote sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used in clinics can adapt well to remote work. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them with small behavioral experiments; this can reduce repeated worry and impulsive reactions. Skill-based strategies teach concrete tools such as breathing, grounding, and step-by-step plans to manage cravings or panic, which are useful for addictions, panic attacks, and mood problems.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past attempts, and what feels doable, then recommend techniques to try. Sessions can change over time as someone notices what helps and what doesn't.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and focus on exercises or planning without extra travel. Many people find that remote sessions allow them to practice real-life skills between meetings and carry changes directly into daily routines.
Areas of focus
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Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and related issues like ADHD and codependency.
What is his approach in sessions?
He focuses on practical steps and skills you can use between sessions, and builds on strengths you already have.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience as a clinician in Michigan.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - practicing in Michigan.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any regional or licensing questions before booking.
How are sessions delivered?
The original profile did not specify formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Start by completing the short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.