Jeffrey Finkbiner is a licensed professional counselor who draws on 30 years of clinical experience.
01About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Finkbiner is a licensed professional counselor who draws on 30 years of clinical experience. He welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down and wants to help them find clear next steps. His style is straightforward and respectful, aimed at making the work feel manageable from the first meeting.
In sessions he listens closely and helps people identify practical changes they can try. He uses Client-Centered ideas to build trust and Cognitive Behavioral tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns.
Background and approach
He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness skills for strong emotion management when stress or trauma is present. Jeffrey has supported people through grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and addictions. He also helps with relationship and intimacy questions, sleep trouble, anger, self-esteem, and life changes such as separation or caregiving stress.
He works with long-term conditions too, including chronic illness and end-of-life concerns. Most of his practice is online, using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. He has long experience offering remote care and focuses on making sessions fit the realities of daily life.
Sessions are structured around what the person needs and what feels doable in practice. Jeffrey is based in Pennsylvania and holds the LPC credential, Licensed Professional Counselor. He encourages people to take the first step by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session to see how the approach feels.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC001922 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1386643328 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jeffrey lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Methods Jeffrey names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Jeffrey names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches suited for online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting working relationship so the person feels heard and understood; it helps when someone is sorting out a painful situation or life change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers practical exercises people can use between sessions to reduce anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds clear skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for anger, relationship strain, or emotional overwhelm.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and make small plans to test new ways of coping that fit the person’s life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video allows for a face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be easier with limited bandwidth, and messaging options support shorter check-ins or ongoing notes between appointments. These formats help people fit therapy into busy days and maintain continuity when travel or other commitments make in-person visits difficult.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Jeffrey commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is client-centered and practical. He listens first, then uses CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness techniques to build skills and manage strong emotions.
How long has he been practicing therapy?
He has 30 years of experience working in therapy settings and has developed a range of clinical approaches over that time.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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