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Jeffrey Lavallee, LMFT
Utah
LMFT in Utah - relationship and trauma support
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- Attachment work
- Emotion-focused skills
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Lavallee is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Utah with 34 years of experience. He works with people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and a wide range of life stresses. He also supports concerns like self-esteem, addiction, grief, parenting strain, and sleep or eating problems.
He uses straightforward conversations and practical techniques. Sessions are interactive and direct. He avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect while helping them notice patterns that keep problems going.
His practice draws on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside attachment-based and emotion-focused work. That means he helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, look at relationship patterns, and practice different ways of responding. He also borrows strategies from dialectical behavior and existential approaches when those fit the situation.
Jeff works with adults on issues connected to adoption and foster care, abandonment and attachment struggles, blended family adjustments, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image, and codependency. He also supports people dealing with commitment or control issues and communication breakdowns.
Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps to try between meetings. He combines short-term strategies like behavioral experiments with longer discussions about meaning and relationships. People who want a direct, structured approach that still attends to feelings tend to find this style useful.
How his approaches translate to online work
Jeff integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in ways that translate well to remote sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which often uses concrete skill practice and homework. Attachment-based work looks at relationship patterns and emotional responses, helping people notice how past bonds affect current interactions. DBT offers emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills that can be taught and practiced in short steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means reviewing what is most pressing, trying practical strategies, and adjusting the plan based on what helps.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, use video for face-to-face conversation, or rely on phone for lower bandwidth. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent without promising specific formats.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He helps with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and related issues such as parenting stress, grief, and addictions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is direct and interactive. He focuses on practical steps and clear goals while also addressing emotional and relational patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 34 years of experience as a practicing therapist and counselor in Utah.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds the LMFT credential - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and practices in Utah.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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