01 · Who Jeffrey works with

Jeffrey works with stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and self esteem

Jeffrey lists 9 specialisms and 4 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Jeffrey chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Jeffrey's own words

What Jeffrey says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

I specialize in helping men navigate life’s challenges-whether it's anxiety, depression, substance use, sex addiction, or relationship struggles. I understand that life can feel overwhelming at times, but I believe that with the right support, you can tap into your own strengths to move forward with our work together, you can expect a safe, nonjudgmental space where we’ll start by talking about what’s going on in your life, what’s working for you, and what isn’t. My goal is to help you identify the steps you can take toward your preferred future, focusing on practical solutions while also honoring the strength already possess.

What sets my practice apart is my ability to meet you where you are. I bring a down-to-earth, relatable approach that I hope will make you feel understood and comfortable right from the start. I’m passionate about helping men build the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to create lasting change in their lives.

If you’re ready to take the first step towards meaningful change or simply want to explore how therapy might be helpful for you, I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to schedule a session, and let’s work together to help you build the life you want.

Jeffrey Fish, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · How Jeffrey works

The 2 approaches Jeffrey lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Jeffrey lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Jeffrey's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Jeffrey runs a session.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

Solution-Focused Brief TherapySFBT

Starts from where you want to end up rather than from how you got here. Sessions look for the times the problem is already smaller and work out what is different about those, so the number of sessions tends to be short and the work concrete.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Jeffrey practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Jeffrey's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Jeffrey at this point.

2. Naming Jeffrey specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Jeffrey is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Jeffrey.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LCSW

Licensed in

Illinois

Licence

IL LCSW 149014418

Licence number

149014418

Licence expires

30 Nov 2027

NPI

1154621472

Years in practice

3

Gender

Male

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

15 May 2026

06 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Jeffrey's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Jeffrey. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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