Dr. Jeffrey Avants

Collaborative therapist blending skill and story

LMFT Indiana

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Jeffrey

Dr. Jeffrey Avants brings 14 years of clinical experience as an LMFT to his work with people facing issues such as addictions, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, and challenges around self-esteem and career direction.

Background and approach

He practices from Indiana and draws on a range of therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and narrative-informed approaches, to help clients explore patterns and build workable skills. Jeffrey emphasizes collaboration and respects each person's knowledge of their own life, inviting clients to use their strengths while experimenting with new ways of coping.

He frames change as a process that begins with a single step and offers steady support as clients confront trauma, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and other complex matters. His style balances practical strategy with attention to personal meaning and story, helping people clarify goals and move toward greater functioning and well-being.

He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, offering flexible formats to fit different schedules and needs. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider whether his mix of skill-building and reflective work fits their goals when deciding to reach out.

Approach and Accessibility in Online Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavioral changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and problematic habits. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapist's empathetic listening and acceptance, supporting clients as they explore feelings and make choices that align with their values. Existential Therapy helps people examine questions of meaning, responsibility, and personal freedom, which can be useful when coping with life transitions or a sense of emptiness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative work in therapy. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then tailor methods so clients can try different interventions and refine the plan together. That collaborative stance helps ensure techniques match each person’s needs rather than following a fixed formula.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These options provide flexibility in format and timing, allowing clients to access licensed professionals in a way that suits their day-to-day life while still engaging in meaningful therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?

He works with a broad range of concerns including addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career difficulties, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, depression, and compassion fatigue.

What is the therapist's general approach or style?

His style blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods and narrative exploration, aiming to combine practical skill building with attention to personal meaning.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 14 years of professional experience working with clients across a range of presenting problems.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

He holds the LMFT credential and practices from Indiana; his licensing details include IN LMFT 35002393A.

Can clients who live outside the United States work with him?

Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesDepression Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English