Jeffrey Scarbrough

Jeffrey Scarbrough is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Tennessee with 17 years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship struggles, and the strain of parenting. He also supports those coping with depression, addictions, grief, and life changes.

Jeffrey has spent a decade working with adolescents in intensive group therapy settings. He also meets with adults, couples, and individuals facing blended family issues, communication problems, infidelity, and young adult challenges. His practice includes work around process addictions, personality disorders, and mood-related concerns.

In sessions he adapts conversation and planning to each person’s needs. He draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral tools to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of his approach when they fit the person’s goals.

Jeffrey emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He aims to empower people to take the first steps toward change. His work is practical and focused on real-life problems such as parenting stress, intimacy-related issues, and coping after loss.

People who want straightforward guidance about communication, relapse prevention, or rebuilding trust often reach out. Prospective clients should expect a collaborative process that sets clear goals and checks progress along the way.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps people clarify their own goals and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, anger, and depression.

Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple awareness exercises. It can help reduce reactivity, improve focus, and support coping when people feel overwhelmed.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. That process may include trying different tools and tracking what helps.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about scheduling, timing, and the practical setup that best supports regular progress.