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Jeffrey Sumpolec

Jeffrey Sumpolec, LPCC, LPC

Therapist in California

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday life

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22 years of experience listed

LPCC, LPC professional credentials

English languages

  • Anxiety and stress
  • Self esteem support
  • Skill focused

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Sumpolec is a licensed therapist practicing in California. He works mainly with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain, or struggles with self-esteem. Jeffrey brings a practical, straightforward style and focuses on helping people find clearer ways to cope and make changes that fit their lives.

He draws on client-centered care and evidence-informed approaches to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavior changes to reduce distress. Jeffrey helps clients build skills for managing emotions, handling difficult conversations, and improving daily routines.

With 22 years of experience as an LPCC and an LPC, he has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma, addictions, bipolar symptoms, anger, and career stress. He also addresses issues such as isolation, guilt and shame, and intimacy-related problems. His approach mixes active skill teaching with reflective listening so clients can both learn and be heard.

Jeffrey emphasizes practical steps that clients can use between sessions. He encourages experimenting with strategies in real life and reviewing what helps. That way progress can be concrete and trackable over time.

He recently moved to California after many years in practice elsewhere and offers services in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking to make sure they meet their needs.

How his approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem because it focuses on meaningful action rather than getting rid of every difficult thought. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress, and it often uses practical exercises and tracking to produce measurable changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jeffrey will collaborate with each person to determine whether ACT, CBT, or client-centered methods fit best. He uses a conversational style to learn what matters to the client and then adjusts techniques to match goals and preferences.

Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people engage from different locations and often make it simpler to practice skills between meetings. Working online still centers on clear goals, regular review of progress, and practical steps to help daily life feel more manageable.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

California, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

Jeffrey works with adults facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, anger, bipolar symptoms, and self-esteem struggles, among other concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and practical skill building. Sessions blend reflective conversation with exercises to try between visits.

What is his professional background?

Jeffrey has 22 years of clinical experience and has practiced in independent settings for many years.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

He holds the credentials LPCC and LPC and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the profile; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.

How does billing and cost work?

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

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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