Jeff Hartwig, LPCC

Jeff Hartwig is a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 12 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, trauma and depression. Jeff also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting pressures, career challenges, and questions about life purpose and identity.

He started his career counseling youth in public school districts after earning a master’s degree in Educational Counseling from Azusa Pacific University. He later completed his LPCC credential at the same university and moved into adult counseling work. His caseload has included people from the entertainment industry, medical settings, social services, and military backgrounds.

In session he focuses on practical skills and clearer thinking. He helps people develop coping skills, manage strong reactions, and work through traumatic stress. He has experience helping people with ADHD-related struggles and performance concerns for athletes and professionals.

Jeff listens without judgment and aims to be a steady presence while people sort through difficult events. He uses structured approaches that encourage small changes and measurable progress. Clients who want a straightforward, skill-focused approach often find his style direct and practical.

He offers help for everyday problems and longer-term concerns. Typical work includes building stress management tools, reducing anxiety symptoms, addressing grief and loss, and learning ways to respond differently when anger arises.

How his approaches translate to online sessions