Jeffrey Sumpolec , LPCC, LPC

Jeffrey Sumpolec is a licensed counselor with more than two decades of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, anger, and relationship concerns. He also supports people navigating women’s issues, career strain, and major life changes.

Jeffrey uses straightforward, person-focused methods that help people name what feels off and try small, practical steps to feel better. He pays attention to how thoughts, feelings, and behavior connect and helps people spot patterns that keep problems stuck. Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented, with room for compassion and honesty.

Over 22 years in practice, Jeffrey has helped clients with trauma and post-traumatic stress, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, social anxieties, and sexual concerns. He also addresses guilt, shame, isolation, and issues that come with aging. His approach mixes skill-building with emotional processing so clients can use tools between sessions.

Jeffrey holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in California. He speaks English and is available to work with international clients. He expects therapy to be an active process, and he helps people find practical strategies that fit daily life.

People who value calm feedback and clear next steps often find his style effective. He makes space for difficult feelings while guiding toward manageable changes. His work focuses on helping people regain agency and move forward at their own pace.

How his approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small actions that align with what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions by moving attention from avoidance to meaningful steps. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and emotions, helping people rewrite interaction habits that cause repeated hurt or disconnection. This approach often helps with intimacy-related issues and loneliness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and daily routines and suggest which methods might fit best. Decisions are made together so techniques match the person's needs and preferences over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text messaging can be used for brief check-ins, practical coaching, and staying connected between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and let people fit therapy into work, travel, or caregiving routines.