Sheet 1
- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- Motivational interviewing
About Jeffrey
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (TN LMFT) with 17 years of clinical experience, Jeffrey Scarbrough helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns. He practices with adults and adolescents and focuses on practical strategies people can use day to day. Sessions emphasize clear goals and straightforward steps rather than abstract theory.
Jeffrey has spent a decade working with adolescents in intensive group therapy settings. He also has extensive experience with adults, couples, and family situations. His background includes addressing issues such as parenting strain, blended family concerns, communication problems, first responder stress, and intimacy or infidelity challenges.
His clinical approach draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. In practice this means conversations that prioritize the client's perspective, skills for noticing and changing patterns, brief goal-setting, and mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity.
Sessions aim to identify specific behaviors and thoughts that keep problems going, then test small changes to see what helps. For people facing addictions or process behaviors, motivational interviewing supports clearer decisions about next steps. For relationship difficulties, the work centers on communication patterns and concrete adjustments that improve daily interactions.
Jeffrey uses plain language in sessions and works with clients to build realistic plans for change. He practices in Tennessee and conducts therapy in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the platform's intake process.
Sheet 2
Approach and what online sessions involve
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective. The therapist listens without directing and helps people clarify what matters to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior. It uses concrete exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and relationship problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will collaborate to choose methods that match the client's goals, preferences, and needs. That might mean using CBT exercises for mood symptoms, motivational interviewing for addiction-related decisions, or mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography did not list specific options. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by avoiding travel and allowing appointments during breaks or after work. Some formats use video, others use audio only; shorter check-ins may fit high-demand schedules and sessions without video reduce bandwidth needs. Ask about the platform's current session options when you schedule.
Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Sheet 4
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, and related problems.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to support practical change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of professional experience, including a decade leading intensive group therapy with adolescents.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (TN LMFT) practicing in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the platform for current pricing details.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.