- Strengths focused
- Experience with addiction
- Client centered
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Fulmer is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Virginia who listens first and asks questions second. He aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, and relationship or family concerns. He draws on compassion and a direct, affirming style to help people find steadiness and clearer direction.
Jeffrey speaks plainly and focuses on strengths. He draws on his own recovery from substance abuse to offer empathy to people struggling with chemical dependency. He also teaches an online Chemical Dependency class for a nationally recognized university, and he has over two decades of social work experience, including extensive clinical counseling for mental health and substance use issues.
For many years he worked with college students and adults 18 and over, and he has experience directing an adoption agency and supervising foster care services. Early in his career he worked in a home for emotionally disturbed children and later supported families returning to their communities. Those roles shaped his approach to trauma, family of origin issues, and parenting concerns.
In sessions he uses a client-centered stance with cognitive behavioral techniques and practical encouragement. He emphasizes recognizing progress, building on strengths, and offering ongoing affirmation. He helps people who want more meaning, greater hope, and relief from emotional wounds.
Jeffrey lives in Virginia with his wife and three grown children. He works with adults and welcomes international clients who can attend sessions in English.
How his approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy puts the person and their goals at the center of the work. It focuses on active listening, validation, and helping people identify what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-focused ideas help people recognize and name emotions so they can respond to them in healthier ways.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jeffrey will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. He often blends listening and affirmation with CBT strategies so people gain immediate skills while feeling heard and supported.
The profile does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also gives flexibility for people living outside the therapist's immediate area, including international clients who can participate in English.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jeffrey address?
He provides counseling for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting stress, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related challenges such as codependency and abandonment.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening, affirmation, and building on strengths while incorporating cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 23 years of experience in social work, with the last 15 years focused on clinical counseling for mental health and substance use concerns.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He holds the credential LCSW as a Virginia licensed clinical social worker and practices from Virginia.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients may be accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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