Therapist profile
Jeffery Stratton, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 17014
- NPI1497030365
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT methods
- Faith-informed approach
- Communication skills
About Jeffery
Jeffery Stratton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 30 years of part-time experience. He works with adults who are wrestling with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, relationship strain, and major life changes. He also focuses on communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, forgiveness, life purpose, and men's issues.
Jeffery blends cognitive behavioral techniques with faith-informed perspectives. In sessions he helps people notice and rework unhelpful thought patterns that feed anger and anxiety. He also talks through practical skills for managing intense feelings and improving communication with others.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and step-by-step tools. Those might include identifying triggers, testing unhelpful beliefs, and practicing different responses in everyday situations. He uses plain language and practical exercises rather than abstract theory.
His background pairs long experience in clinical social work with an interest in integrating spiritual concerns for those who find that meaningful. That integration is offered alongside evidence-based strategies rather than replacing them.
People who come for help with anger often get straightforward feedback, behavioral assignments, and conversation about values and forgiveness. Over time the work aims to reduce snap reactions, lower resentments that build up, and improve how people handle conflict at home and work.
How sessions work
How CBT and faith-informed ideas shape online work
Jeffery uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in straightforward, practical ways. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test and change what keeps them reacting in unhelpful ways. It is commonly used for anger, anxiety, and stress because it targets thinking patterns that lead to flash reactions.He also brings faith-informed conversations into sessions for clients who want that perspective. That means discussing values, forgiveness, and purpose alongside behavioral tools, so spiritual concerns can be part of decisions about coping and change.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help figure out what methods fit a client's goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as work progresses. Expect a mix of talk, practical exercises, and homework to try between meetings.
The practical benefit of remote work is fitting sessions into everyday life more easily. Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, schedule appointments around work, or avoid travel time while keeping a regular rhythm of meetings.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, anger, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like communication problems and guilt.
How does he approach anger in sessions?
He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify triggers and change unhelpful thoughts, and combines these with discussions about values and forgiveness when relevant.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of part-time experience as a clinician working in social work settings and counseling roles.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What format are sessions and how much do they cost?
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography; confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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