Jeffrey "Jeff" Widenhofer, LCSW, CSW
Compassionate, narrative-focused support for life challenges
Details
| Name | Jeffrey "Jeff" Widenhofer |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW, CSW |
| Based in | Colorado |
| Licensed in | Colorado |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey "Jeff" Widenhofer is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and trauma. He speaks plainly and centers the person telling their story. Jeff focuses on what a person already brings to change and offers steady support while they work through hard moments.
Jeff approaches therapy as a collaborative process. He listens for the story people use to make sense of their lives and gently helps them notice other possible narratives.
Background and approach
Sessions often involve identifying practical steps someone can try between meetings and checking what worked and what did not. His practice draws on several common therapies, like Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Client-Centered work, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
That mix lets him tailor conversations to the issue at hand, whether it is parenting strain, career stress, or grief after loss. In sessions Jeff aims to make things straightforward. He will help map patterns that cause pain and name small, achievable changes.
Many people appreciate the focus on strengths and the clear next steps he offers. Jeff has three years of professional experience as an LCSW and CSW in Colorado. He offers sessions in English and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session that fits their needs.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Jeffrey works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Jeffrey among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Jeffrey among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jeffrey among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jeffrey among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Jeffrey among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Jeffrey among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Jeffrey among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Jeffrey among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jeffrey among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused 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
Narrative and evidence-based approaches for online care
Jeff combines Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Attachment-Based approaches to help people make sense of their experiences and try new ways of living. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and looks for alternative narratives that reduce suffering. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and commit to actions that match their values. Attachment-Based work examines patterns in close relationships and how early connection styles influence current reactions and needs.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jeff works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. He will check in and adjust tools and strategies as needed so the plan feels useful and realistic.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls let people read facial cues and share conversation much like an in-person visit. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier if someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make short check-ins or between-session support possible and can fit into tight schedules. These options give flexibility so people can use the format that suits their routine and needs.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Jeff help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career and depression among other concerns.
What is his general style or therapeutic approach?
Jeff takes a collaborative, narrative-focused approach and combines techniques from ACT, attachment work, client-centered therapy, and CBT to help people find workable changes.
What background and experience does he have?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with three years of professional experience working with a range of life stressors and trauma-related issues.
Where is Jeff licensed and practicing?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time; his practice serves people within the stated region.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are costs and starting therapy handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
Contacting this therapist
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