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Jeffrey Bright, LCSW-C, LCSW
Maryland
LCSW-C Maryland - Anxiety and Identity Support
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- Values work
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Bright is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Utah (LCSW) with 15 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, and issues connected to sexuality and identity. He also helps with parenting concerns, self-esteem, relationship and family stress, trauma, anger, sleep problems, ADHD, and career-related stress.
He uses concrete, skills-based work in sessions. That often means noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different ways of responding. He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance and mindfulness practices and some DBT strategies when emotional regulation is needed.
Sessions tend to focus on small, practical steps. Clients learn tools for managing worry, shifting negative thinking, handling conflict, and improving sleep and routine. He pays attention to values and the impact of beliefs on everyday choices.
His background includes personal experience with identity shifts and changes in spiritual perspective. He draws on that life experience when talking through guilt, shame, fatherhood issues, and the practical realities of changing long-held beliefs.
Jeffrey frames therapy as collaborative problem-solving. He works with each person to set clear goals, practice skills between sessions, and track what is and isn't helping. This approach aims to make progress feel measurable and concrete.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
CBT teaches people to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, worry, and sleep problems by breaking problems into specific thoughts and actions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying what matters to someone and taking committed steps toward those values while tolerating difficult feelings. It can help with life changes, identity conflicts, and motivation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so a person can explore concerns at their own pace and feel understood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options and try methods collaboratively, adjusting based on a person’s goals and how they respond to exercises. The process is practical: set a goal, test a strategy, review what changed, then refine the plan.
Confirm which session formats he currently offers before booking, since the biography does not list formats. People often find online sessions helpful because they can fit short check-ins into a busy day, avoid travel time, or choose a session style that needs less bandwidth or camera use. The focus online is the same as in person - practical skills, regular homework, and tracking progress to make therapy feel actionable.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Utah, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, sexuality and identity concerns, parenting, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma, sleep problems, anger, career strain, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and skills-focused, using structured exercises to notice thoughts and try different responses. The work emphasizes measurable steps and practice between sessions.
What is his clinical background?
He has 15 years of experience and combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, DBT techniques, and mindfulness approaches.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds LCSW in Utah and LCSW-C in Maryland and practices from Maryland.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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