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LPCC, LPC

Jeffrey Sumpolec, LPCC, LPC

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Intimacy-related issues
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Sumpolec is a licensed therapist who works with adults seeking relief from anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, anger, and related life challenges.

Background and approach

With 22 years of clinical experience and practice in California, he focuses on helping clients identify unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior and develop more resilient ways of coping. He combines a strengths-oriented, client-centered stance with practical tools drawn from multiple therapeutic traditions.

His approach blends Internal Family Systems ideas with cognitive and acceptance-based methods to address emotional pain, relationship struggles, and compulsive patterns. Jeffrey pays attention to how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and supports clients in exploring connections that contribute to self-defeating habits.

He also brings experience working with intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood concerns, and a range of additional focus areas including grief, isolation, and sexual concerns. Jeffrey holds LPCC and LPC credentials and has integrated diverse techniques to suit varied needs.

He is open to working with clients who prefer online formats and international consultations, helping people build more compassionate internal perspectives and practical skills for everyday life.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Jeffrey frequently uses Internal Family Systems to help clients see and work compassionately with different parts of themselves, which can be useful for inner conflict, shame, and chronic self-criticism. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) features in his work as well, offering practical exercises to clarify values and increase psychological flexibility when facing anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy is another approach he draws on to explore relational patterns and how early connections shape present-day responses in relationships and intimacy.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jeffrey partners with each client to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting methods as treatment progresses so the work remains relevant and practical. This collaborative stance helps clients test what resonates and refine tools that support sustained change.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers greater flexibility for people with busy schedules or who live far from a clinician. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different therapeutic exercises between meetings, and access support from the place that works best for the client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jeffrey commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction, depression, bipolar mood concerns, anger, intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem struggles.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Jeffrey uses a client-centered, strengths-focused manner that combines evidence-based techniques to explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of professional experience in counseling and psychotherapy, drawing on that background to tailor interventions to each person's needs.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
Jeffrey holds LPCC and LPC credentials with registrations OH LPCC E.2606180 and SC LPC 10845, and he practices from California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and offers services to people outside his state and country according to availability.
What session formats are available for appointments?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

California, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Ohio

Languages

English