Jeffrey Sumpolec, LPCC, LPC
California · 22 years in practice
Jeffrey Sumpolec is a California-based therapist who works with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, anger, and related concerns.
License and registration
- LPCC, California
- 9308 · expires February 2027
- LPC, Virginia
- 0701003590 · expires June 2026
- LCMHC, North Carolina
- 16543 · expires June 2026
- LPC, South Carolina
- 10845 · expires August 2027
- LPC, West Virginia
- 2960 · expires June 2026
- LPCC, Ohio
- E.2606180 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1164569018 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Sumpolec is a California-based therapist who works with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, anger, and related concerns. He emphasizes practical steps that help people manage strong emotions and get back to daily life. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change.
He uses an emotionally focused stance to help clients notice patterns in their feelings and in close relationships. Jeffrey also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed ideas to help people clarify values and build more effective ways of relating to themselves and others.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered techniques appear in sessions when useful for changing unhelpful thoughts and habits. Jeffrey brings 22 years of experience in clinical work to his practice. He has worked with people facing trauma, bipolar disorder, relationship strain, and a range of mood and behavior concerns.
He also supports people coping with life transitions, career stress, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to aging or isolation. Sessions focus on clear skills and emotional understanding. Clients can expect the therapist to help identify patterns, try new responses, and practice small changes between meetings.
The work aims to reduce distress and increase the ability to handle everyday pressures. Jeffrey holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in California. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients, using a mix of video, phone, chat, and text formats to fit different schedules.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jeffrey lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Jeffrey names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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Online support
How emotional and acceptance-based work fits online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and work with their emotions to shift how they relate to themselves and others. This approach can be useful for intimacy issues, grief, trauma reactions, and persistent sadness because it focuses on feeling states and patterns in relationships.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice thoughts without getting stuck and to take actions that match their values. It works well for anxiety, rumination, and coping with major life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they shape current closeness and trust; it can help people who feel lonely, overly dependent, or avoidant in relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are invited to offer feedback so sessions stay relevant and practical.
Online sessions offer flexibility across several formats - video calls for face-to-face work, phone sessions for lower bandwidth or quick check-ins, live chat for short exchanges, and text messaging for ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, keep momentum between sessions, and use the format that feels most comfortable for the person.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, anger, intimacy concerns, bipolar disorder, and related issues such as isolation, shame, and career stress.
What is his therapy style like?
The approach is warm and focused on emotions and practical skills. Sessions combine emotionally focused work with acceptance and cognitive strategies to change unhelpful patterns.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 22 years of clinical experience working in independent practice and community settings.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in California.
Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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