Jeffrey Williams, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jeffrey!

I specialize in strengthening relationships, guiding professionals through career transitions, and supporting men in overcoming stress, identity struggles, and emotional barriers. My approach is practical, evidence-based, and tailored to your unique goals.

My focus

I work with couples facing communication breakdowns, trust issues, intimacy concerns, and life transitions. I help professionals struggling with career dissatisfaction, burnout, or transitions navigate work-life balance. I work with men facing stress, relationship struggles, fatherhood challenges, and emotional suppression.

My approach

I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and the Gottman Method. These approaches help you build practical skills, shift unhelpful patterns, and create deeper connections in your relationships and life.

My communication style

My goal is to set a non-judgmental tone where you can be heard and understood. I want every client to walk away feeling supported.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist was a second career. I realized I wanted work I could be proud of—helping individuals and couples reach their goals and find healing.

My goals for you

I ensure goals are realistic, collaborative, and meaningful to every client I work with. I ask questions in early sessions that help us reach that goal.

Our first session

Your first session is about getting to know you. We'll talk about what's bringing you in, what you hope to get out of therapy, and any challenges you're facing. There's no pressure to have everything figured out—this is a safe space where we go at your pace. By the end, we'll start outlining a plan to help you move forward.

I identify as...

Male
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Cancer

Racial Justice

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jeffrey Williams