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Hi, my name is Jeff Owen. I support your decision to reach out for help, and I welcome the opportunity to partner with you in overcoming your current challenges. As difficult as these may be, my experiences over the years strengthen my confidence in the very significant accomplishments we may be able to achieve together.
I am an independently Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio, with a graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling, and over 40 years of experience working with a broad spectrum of client concerns. My earliest professional experiences involved helping Vietnam combat veterans cope with severe, post-traumatic stress. In the years since, I have worked almost exclusively with adults between eighteen and eighty-five, grappling with a broad range of emotional difficulties, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, addiction recovery and relapse issues, difficult “life-stage” transitions, LGBTQ+ issues, geriatric concerns, and emotional, physical, and sexual trauma. Excited and encouraged by published documentation of effective work being done with trauma survivors and others by practitioners of regression therapy in the 1980s, I studied and received certification in clinical hypnotherapy in1992. Since then, I have enjoyed considerable success applying those techniques with carefully screened sufferers from trauma-related problems.
My highest personal priority, and the foundation of all my therapeutic work, continues to be the creation of a safe, reliably supportive, healing space in which the client experiences unequivocal respect and unconditional acceptance. To that end, I believe an active dialogue, involving maximum therapist participation and authenticity, is essential from the outset. Once rapport has been established, I allow our ongoing interactions to build and strengthen our alliance, while confronting and systematically tackling obstacles to the attainment of more specific goals. As my personal style has evolved, I have become increasingly cognitive and didactic in my interventions, as it's been my experience that people report feeling most empowered when they understand the nature and implications of their difficulties. My approach is thoroughly grounded in humanistic philosophy and reflects the significant influences of Eriksonian and Jungian views on human development. Beyond that, in actual practice, I am eclectic, pragmatic, and flexible. Further, my recent decade of work with people in extreme crisis has prompted me to become increasingly trauma-focused and creative in combining cognitive-behavioral approaches with other modalities, as each client's unique needs demand.
I know you wouldn't be here if it weren't for your considerable distress, but, even so, I sincerely believe it takes a great deal of courage to risk venturing outside your customary zone of familiarity and safety, to both seek relief and take the first steps of change toward a more fulfilling life. If you are ready to take those steps I am here to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jeffrey Owen. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Jeffrey is an amazing therapist. He listens and gives really helpful advice for growth.
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Jeff is such a kind and understanding man!
Written on Aug 18, 2024 after therapy with Jeffrey for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar disorder
It has been a extremely helpful experience
Written on Apr 30, 2024 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Working with Jeffrey has truly been mind altering in all positive ways! He’s honest, empathetic, passionate, knowledgeable, caring and real. 10/10 do recommend
Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion
Jeffrey is incredibly attuned to his patients. I feel heard and cared about.
Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Jeffrey for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Thank you for understanding so well and proving a safe place for me to talk and express how I feel.
Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
It didn't take long for me to view Jeff as a good man who's good at his job and I am extremely glad my first therapy session ever, could've been with him.
Written on Jun 10, 2023 after therapy with Jeffrey for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I'm very pleased. I'm getting what I want and need from the experience. His experience shows and he is very reverent and respectful of the information that you share with him. You can tell that he wants to help, and that's always a comforting notion to fall back on.
Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks
I treasure the time I’ve had with Jeffrey and look forward to our conversations.
Written on May 19, 2022 after therapy with Jeffrey for 1 year and 3 months
My experience with Jeff has been very beneficial. I feel heard and understood. He is adept at understanding my situation as a child of a narcissist. His communication is validating and informative, helping me to grasp the affects of this and giving me tools to cope and grow.
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Jeffrey for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
Mr. Owen is a very kind gentleman, and he allows you to talk without judgement. Asks non-leading questions to help workout what you’re going through which also helps one work through it themselves. He also genuinely cares about the patient, lends his years of expertise to the situations.
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
Jeff is great! He's warm, supportive, and kind. He helped me a lot during the tough time this summer and I'm grateful I had his support. Even after we finished therapy he occasionally sends me encouraging messages and it's a pity I cannot reply as I don't have a subscription to the BetterHelp services.
Just wanted to let you know I'm doing great! I got a new car and am in the process of buying my first apartment!
Thank you!
Written on Feb 03, 2022 after therapy with Jeffrey for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Jeffrey is very understanding and kind, he really is interesting in helping and in knowing me.
Written on Aug 03, 2021 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Very understanding with a calm manner, felt confident to speak freely straight away
Written on May 31, 2021 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
There is nothing like having a therapist who can put a name to things that you never understood about yourself, and make you feel at ease with them. Talking with Jeff has helped me reflect on my thoughts and feelings in a more compassionate way, because I know he doesn't expect me to have everything figured out, like others.
Thank you for the safe space Jeff, you're the best!
Written on May 12, 2021 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues
Extremely patient, emotionally supportive and knowing his expertise in the concern areas. Highly recommended!
Written on Apr 27, 2021 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Having Jeffrey as my counsellor is like winning a lottery. He is very patient, honest ,but also very kind and understanding. He extremely helped me and I never was happier and more connected with myself in my life. I'm honored that he was guides during my healing.
Written on Jan 28, 2021 after therapy with Jeffrey for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jeffrey Owen has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is clearly skilled in his guidance, enabling me to understand the complexities of narcism and the impact of such lifelong abuse; that I had not fully understood. Reading on the subject matter is useful, but having counseling to explore in a different way is empowering for a survivor like myself. So thank you Jeff.
Written on Dec 10, 2020 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Jeffrey has been extremely helpful, sensitive, understanding and professional. It has been a pleasure working with him and I would wholeheartedly recommend him to a friend.
Written on Dec 06, 2020 after therapy with Jeffrey for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Jeffrey shows great patience and understanding, and seems genuinely interested in helping during our talks. I am grateful to him.
Written on Oct 01, 2020 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning compassion fatigue, and adhd
Jeffrey has proven to be very supportive and understanding of my issues. He gives me a lot more feedback than my last therapist which I really appreciate. I talk to him over chat and he seems okay with it, but still offers other ways of communicating. He helped me take steps to get medication from a psychiatrist and I will definitely want to keep talking to him past the 4 weeks.
Written on Sep 02, 2020 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
I’ve had a lot of proximity to sensitive mission sets from my time in the military and I’ve been struggling to find someone that can support my PTSD. I stopped seeing my VA therapist and reached out and now have someone who is considerate of my situation. The VA has limited ability to help us and I was tired of settling for the few therapist around who were a bad fit for me. Thankfully I was paired with a fellow Veteran who understands my viewpoint as a Veteran, not a person shoved into a position they must force themselves to understand. His experience has made things so much easier on me especially helping my willingness to turn to a therapist. The VA had altered that a little bit and I was becoming hopeless until I turned to Better Help.
Written on Aug 12, 2020 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Jeff is an amazing therapist who over the last 7 months has helped me deal with and come to terms with a lot of issues from my past that were still affecting me. He's a very knowledgeable and kind therapist who always made me feel at ease and understood whenever we had a session. I feel that thanks to Jeff, I am able to navigate my life with a lot more calmness and clarity than I ever did before. It's sad that I no longer need the sessions with him as he's been a massive part of my life and my emotional healing, but it definitely means he's done his job, and he's done it extremely well. I 100% recommend Jeff to anyone who is in need with the issues he is specialised to help with because he is a fantastic therapist and a truly kind hearted person who takes extreme care with helping people to heal. Once again, thank you for everything Jeff!
Written on Jul 10, 2020 after therapy with Jeffrey for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management
I have had one session with Jeffrey and I feel a great professional connection with him. He is experienced and personable. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for professional help.
Written on Jul 06, 2020 after therapy with Jeffrey for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Jeffrey is fantastic! After even one session with him I already felt like there was hope to help manage my anxiety, and felt like he provided the perfect, understanding sort of environment for me to express my concerns. For the first time I feel like there’s hope to have a better future for myself, and I can’t wait to continue my journey with his support!
Written on Jun 28, 2020 after therapy with Jeffrey for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I am staring to see the light at the end of the tunnel! The best thing that happened to me in a long time. Looking forward to each session. Thank you so much Jeff.
Written on May 01, 2020 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, eating disorders, and anger management
Jeffrey Owen in one session was able to turn my thought process and coping skills around. I have never had an hour conversation with someone and felt so much growth. I am thankful that I gave BetterHelp a try and so grateful that I was paired with Jeffrey. He is an amazing human who understands that I will reach out at crazy times due to work and my own personal mess of a life and he is always there. He’s making such a huge impact on my life!
Written on Mar 24, 2020 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
He is very understanding and calm. He listens to everything I say and has helped me see some patterns in my life and in my relationships. He has also helped me to reframe my experiences and expectations in a way that feels more healthy for me. I recommend BetterHelp to all my friends, based on the experience that I have had just with Jeff. I have been in and out of talk therapy, CBT, and counseling for over 20 years and I would recommend this modality to almost anyone seeking help.
Written on Jan 14, 2020 after therapy with Jeffrey for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very easy to talk to. Amazing at getting to the root of your problems.
Written on Dec 10, 2019 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Jeff is very considerate and respects my point of view. I'm really glad to get to know him. I have the feeling I can talk to him about almost everything.
Written on Sep 22, 2019 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I have always struggled to find a counselor that understands me and my situation. Jeffrey Owen is the first person I have found that works for me and for my needs. His expertise is clear and his responses and ability to listen are consistently spot on. I am very grateful to have been supported by Jeff.
Written on Aug 08, 2019 after therapy with Jeffrey for 2 weeks
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