Therapist profile
Jeffrey Lavoie, LMFT
Connecticut
LMFT - Anger and Life Transitions
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Connecticut / 27.003743
- NPI1992435044
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationConnecticut
About
- Anger management skills
- Parenting support
- Stress reduction tools
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Lavoie is a Connecticut licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, anger, ADHD, and major life changes. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer communication rather than lengthy theory.
In sessions Jeffrey keeps things collaborative and person-centered. He helps people who struggle with anger to spot triggers, practice breathing and grounding techniques, and try different ways to respond in the moment. He also supports people with impulse control, panic attacks, and the frustration that builds in blended family situations.
He brings experience with first responder issues and with people exploring gender identity. Jeffrey works with adults on self-harm concerns, self-love, and finding purpose during midlife transitions. He also supports people navigating autism spectrum differences and intellectual disability related challenges.
Conversations are straightforward and goal oriented. He helps clients improve communication, work through forgiveness questions, and reduce the daily tension that affects relationships and work. Practical exercises and real-world practice are used between sessions.
If you want a therapist who focuses on skills for managing anger and everyday stress, Jeffrey offers structured support and follow-through. To book a first session, follow the site's intake steps and select a time that fits your schedule.
How sessions work
Practical approaches for anger and stress online
Jeffrey works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills you can use right away. One common approach centers on behavioral skills such as breathing, grounding, and short behavioral experiments to reduce immediate reactivity. These strategies help with panic, impulsivity, and moments when anger flares. A second approach emphasizes communication skills and problem-solving. This involves practicing clear statements, setting boundaries, and role-playing difficult conversations so interactions feel less reactive. It is useful for work frustration, parenting tension, and blended family conflicts. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Jeffrey approaches this collaboratively, asking about your goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you decide which techniques to try and adjust them based on what fits your life. Confirm the exact session options before booking, since the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. If you want straightforward skill-building for anger and stress that fits around work and family life, this approach is designed to be practical and goal oriented.Areas of focus
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does he address?
He works with adults who snap at loved ones, feel ongoing resentment, or get frustrated at work. Anger is discussed alongside related issues like impulsivity and panic.
What is his therapeutic style?
Jeffrey uses a collaborative, person-centered style that focuses on practical skills and clearer communication. Sessions aim to identify triggers and try actionable strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, ADHD, and life transitions. That background includes work with first responders and blended family dynamics.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Connecticut LMFT, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist, and practices from Connecticut.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the site intake steps. The profile does not list specific session formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the intake process.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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