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Jeffrey Scarbrough

Jeffrey Scarbrough

LMFT

Tennessee

Practical, respectful therapy for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, Tennessee / 927
Experience
17 years
Languages
English
Location
Tennessee

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    • Collaborative problem solving
    • Motivation-focused support
    • Practical coping tools

    About Jeffrey

    Jeffrey Scarbrough is a Tennessee licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 17 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship struggles. He speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps toward change feel doable.

    He adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions center on respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Jeffrey uses practical tools that people can apply between meetings to make small, steady progress.

    Across his career he has spent a decade working with adolescents in intensive group therapy settings. He also has experience supporting adults, couples, and family concerns where communication and roles need adjustment. That background informs how he structures sessions and sets goals.

    His approach draws on Motivational Interviewing to help clarify what matters most and build commitment to change. He combines that with client-centered listening and brief, goal-focused techniques to tackle specific problems. Cognitive behavioral ideas and simple mindfulness practices are woven in when helpful.

    Jeffrey helps people facing a wide range of challenges including grief, intimacy questions, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar management, and life transitions. He also addresses process addictions and the stress that can follow infidelity or first responder work. If you want straightforward guidance and a collaborative plan, he offers a practical, respectful way forward.

  2. How his approaches translate to online sessions

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters and find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and plan next steps. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and letting the person guide the pace of work. That makes it easier to address sensitive concerns at whatever speed feels right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, actions, and feelings and uses simple exercises to test new patterns; it is useful for anxiety, low mood, and coping strategies.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help you figure out which methods fit your goals and preferences. Sessions are collaborative - you set priorities and test what helps in real life.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuing momentum between in-person visits and makes practicing strategies in everyday life more convenient.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Blended family issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsFirst responder issuesInfidelityLife purposePersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Young adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    17+ years

    Listed in

    Tennessee

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns can Jeffrey help with?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Other focus areas include addictions, grief, parenting issues, and life transitions.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    Sessions emphasize respectful, client-centered listening and collaboration. He uses goal-focused conversations and practical exercises to support change.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    He has 17 years of professional experience, including a decade working in intensive group therapy settings with adolescents.

    What credentials and region does he practice in?

    He is a Tennessee licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Tennessee.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English only.

    Can international clients work with him?

    He is not currently accepting international clients.

    How are fees and billing handled?

    Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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