Jeffrey Sumpolec, LPCC, LPC
Problem-solving therapist for everyday life
Details
| Name | Jeffrey Sumpolec |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPCC, LPC |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Ohio |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 22 |
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Sumpolec is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addictions, and anger. He writes simply and listens closely to help people name what feels stuck and find practical ways forward. Jeffrey works with adults to untangle thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so everyday life becomes more manageable.
He brings 22 years of clinical experience and a calm, problem-solving style to sessions.
Background and approach
Jeffrey often uses Narrative ideas to help clients reframe the stories they tell about themselves, and he pairs that work with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies to build values-driven action. He also draws on Attachment-Based and client-centered approaches to strengthen relational understanding. Sessions focus on clear goals and steady progress.
Jeffrey helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck, test different responses, and practice new habits between meetings. He emphasizes strengths and small changes that add up over time. Jeffrey practices in California and offers online formats that make scheduling easier for many adults.
He communicates in plain language and adapts methods to fit each person's needs and pace. His approach aims to reduce overwhelm and restore a sense of direction. People who come for help with career stress, grief over life transitions, compulsive behaviors, or struggles with self-worth often find concrete steps to try.
He welcomes those who want a collaborative, steady, and practical path through hard moments.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues among the things Jeffrey works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
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.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): 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.
- Internal Family Systems: 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
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Jeffrey uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine and rewrite the stories they tell about themselves, which can reduce shame and open new possibilities for action. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another frequent approach he uses; it focuses on noticing painful thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect a person's values. Attachment-Based ideas are woven into sessions to help clients understand how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional responses.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jeffrey will work with each person to see which ideas and techniques match their goals and comfort level, and he adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. Clients and therapist check in together about what's helping and what needs to change.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video lets people read facial cues and work in real time, phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for quicker check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and sustain steady progress.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does this therapist commonly address?
He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, anger, relationship struggles, and intimacy-related issues. Additional focus areas include grief, isolation, obsessive behaviors, sexual concerns, and women's issues.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. Jeffrey blends Narrative ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered listening to help people reframe stories and take values-based action.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 22 years of experience working in independent practice and community settings, offering long-term and short-term approaches depending on client needs.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in California.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he use?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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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