Narrative Therapy Directory

A listing of therapists who include Narrative Therapy among their approaches

Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, LCSW, LICSW

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Compassionate clinician who listens and guides

Details

NameDr. Jeffrey Friedman
CredentialsLCSW, LICSW
Based inFlorida
Licensed inFlorida, Washington
Session formatOnline
LanguagesEnglish
Years in practice10

About Jeffrey

Dr. Jeffrey Friedman is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and relationship problems. He brings a calm, direct style and aims to make sessions feel like a real conversation.

His background includes work with trauma and with concerns related to LGBT identity. He uses Narrative Therapy to help people name and change the stories that shape their lives. That work often links to attachment issues and patterns from a person’s family of origin.

Background and approach

He also draws on Client-Centered techniques to keep sessions focused on what matters most to each person. When trauma or abuse is part of the story, he uses Trauma-Focused approaches to reduce the hold of past events on daily life. He takes a step-by-step pace and helps people find ways to feel safer inside their own experience.

Dr. Friedman also pays attention to practical life questions like purpose, social anxiety, and work on non-monogamous relationship dynamics. He helps people sort through conflict and set clearer boundaries in their relationships.

Sessions are straightforward. Conversations focus on what the person wants to change and what feels possible next. He works in English and practices in Florida, bringing a plainspoken approach and a focus on real outcomes.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Jeffrey works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

  • Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
  • Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jeffrey among the ways he works.
  • Existential Therapy: Listed by Jeffrey among the ways he works.
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jeffrey among the ways he works.
  • Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jeffrey directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jeffrey directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How his approaches translate to online work

Dr. Friedman uses Narrative Therapy to help people identify the stories they tell about themselves and change those stories when they cause harm. This approach is useful for issues like relationship patterns, attachment troubles, and questions about life purpose.

He also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and following each person's priorities in the room. That approach helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to sort through anxiety, identity questions, or decisions about relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that fit, and adjust the plan as needed. The aim is to find what actually helps in day-to-day life rather than to stick to a single technique.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make scheduling more flexible and let people choose the way that fits their routine best.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment and family of origin issues, life purpose, men's issues, polyamory or non-monogamous relationships, and social anxiety.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is calm and conversational. He uses Narrative and Client-Centered ideas and aims to make sessions feel like a collaborative conversation about change.

What is his clinical experience?

He has ten years of practice working with people facing anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and related issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and works in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are session costs 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?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Contacting this therapist

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