Jeffrey Sumpolec, LPCC, LPC

Based in California 22 years in practice Online sessions

Experienced counselor helping manage anger and stress

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How Jeffrey works

Practical facts

Credentials: LPCC, LPC
Licensed in: California, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Ohio
Years in practice: 22
Languages: English
Session format: Online, through our partner platform

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Sumpolec is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in California. He has 22 years of experience helping adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and relationship concerns. Jeffrey uses a straightforward, strengths-based approach to help people make changes that matter in daily life.

He focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and helps clients spot patterns that keep them stuck.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to be practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on real-world strategies for managing intense emotions and coping with life changes. People bring concerns such as trauma, intimacy issues, bipolar mood challenges, or compassion fatigue, and work to build clearer ways of responding.

Jeffrey draws from several therapeutic approaches including acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive behavioral tools, attachment-focused work, emotionally-focused ideas, and client-centered listening. He adapts these methods to each person’s goals and situation. The aim is to find what fits the individual rather than follow a one-size-fits-all plan.

With many years in practice, he brings steady experience and calm guidance to sessions. He moved to California from Virginia and offers services to people in English, including international clients. Scheduling is flexible across video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and setting up a session time that works for the client. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What Jeffrey works with

Everything Jeffrey lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jeffrey's practice.

Approaches Jeffrey lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes by shifting attention toward meaningful behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, OCD-related struggles, and managing stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses; it can help people who struggle with intimacy, loneliness, or attachment-related distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then blend methods that fit the situation. This collaborative process means plans can change as needs evolve, and techniques are chosen to match what a person wants to do differently in daily life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet those goals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, homework, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and travel schedules while working with licensed professionals.

Questions people ask about Jeffrey

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, relationship issues, trauma, and related concerns such as self-esteem and career strain.

What is the therapy style like in sessions?

Sessions are collaborative and strengths-focused, combining client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive and emotionally-focused approaches.

How much experience does the therapist have?

Jeffrey brings 22 years of clinical experience working with adults in independent practice settings.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

He holds the credentials LPCC and LPC and practices in California.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.