Jeff Fry, LCSW, CSW

Jeff Fry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience. He uses a practical, down-to-earth approach to help people make changes that feel manageable. He speaks plainly and aims to help people spot solutions they already have. Jeff believes many struggles come from a mismatch between a person and their environment. He also values personal history and how it shapes current behavior. In sessions he helps people identify strengths and how those strengths can sometimes become problems in a different setting. His manner is straightforward and direct without being cruel. He encourages questions and challenges, and he explains his reasoning when asked. Progress and small, steady steps matter in his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is his primary approach, with elements borrowed from other methods when helpful. He focuses on practical thinking and behavior changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Jeff has worked across many settings and with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, obsessive and compulsive concerns, grief, relationship and parenting difficulties, addictions, trauma and veteran-related issues. He also supports people coping with divorce, blended family questions, communication and control problems, and gender dysphoria. People who want clear guidance and goal-oriented conversation may find his style helpful. He aims to help clients find what makes them feel healthier and to move forward with steps that make sense in their life.

CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

Jeff primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions influence feelings and focuses on changing patterns that keep problems going. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, obsessive thoughts, and behavior change.

He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on small, practical steps and on identifying what is already working. That approach helps when people want quick, concrete ways to move toward specific goals, such as improving communication or reducing harmful habits.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jeff discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past, and then he tailors techniques to the person’s needs. He invites questions and adjustments so the plan fits the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls let therapists and clients use visual cues and work face-to-face, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, skill practice, or support between sessions. These options help people keep progress going without always needing in-person visits.