Jeffrey Sumpolec, LPCC, LPC

Jeffrey Sumpolec is a licensed therapist working in California. He works mainly with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or challenges with anger and addiction. He aims to create a straightforward, respectful space where people can talk through what is happening and try clearer ways of coping.

Jeffrey draws on nearly 22 years of experience to help people notice links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. He uses practical methods to identify unhelpful thinking and to build new habits that support daily functioning. Clients often focus on relationships, work stress, mood shifts, or restoring calm after difficult events.

His approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods to balance practical tools with personal reflection. He also uses Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas when relationship patterns are a core concern. These approaches guide conversations rather than dictate them.

Jeffrey has professional credentials as an LPCC and an LPC and brings long-term practice experience to each session. He works with concerns tied to aging and geriatric issues alongside more common areas like self-esteem, grief, compulsions, sexual concerns, and compassion fatigue. He speaks English and can work with clients from outside the U.S.

To start, he asks people to describe current struggles and goals so sessions can be tailored. The focus is on building practical skills, improving relationships with oneself and others, and making changes that fit everyday life.

How his approaches translate to online work

Jeffrey often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new behaviors to reduce distress.

He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the client's own perspective and pace. That approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at a speed that feels manageable for the person in the room. Together these methods combine hands-on skill practice with careful attention to what the client wants to change.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. Jeffrey works with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts the approach as progress or obstacles appear.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on hectic days. They also let people continue work when relocating or when it is simpler to meet from a different place. Licensed professionals tailor the session length and focus so therapy fits into everyday life.