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Jeffrey Lavallee

Jeffrey Lavallee

LMFT

Therapist · Utah · 34+ years of experience

Calm, direct support for anger and stress

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  • Practical emotion skills
  • Relationship focus
  • Goal oriented

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Lavallee is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Utah who helps people with anger and related struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. He draws on more than three decades of clinical experience to offer steady, practical support. He speaks English and frames work in simple, direct terms that parents and busy adults can follow.

Jeffrey keeps sessions warm and interactive while also being straightforward and goal-focused. He avoids labels and treats concerns as problems to solve together. Sessions blend conversation, skill-building, and real-world steps so people can try new ways of handling strong emotions between meetings.

His work uses ideas from attachment-based approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, and existential therapy. Those tools are mixed to fit each person's needs rather than following a single formula. Jeffrey helps people identify patterns, change unhelpful thinking, and develop skills for managing anger and stress.

Clients can expect an approach that balances empathy with clear guidance. Jeffrey also supports concerns that often come with anger, such as grief, addiction, ADHD, body image, parenting strain, and trauma. He emphasizes practical strategies for coping and improving communication.

To begin, a person fills out a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions based on availability. The subscription-based model can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

34+ years

Credentials

Utah

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online work and what they do

Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds affect current relationships. It helps people spot patterns in closeness and distance and learn new ways to connect. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger and teaches practical steps to change them, like testing unhelpful beliefs and building new routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication during heated moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together rather than sticking to one fixed model.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people practice skills between sessions and keep momentum while managing everyday responsibilities.

At a glance

Listed location
Utah
Experience
34+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (Utah)
LMFT · No. 331409-3902
NPI
3314093902

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He helps with anger and related issues like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, addiction, grief, and parenting strain.

What is his therapeutic style?

His style is warm and interactive yet direct. Sessions combine conversation with skill practice and clear steps to try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has 34 years of experience working as a therapist and coach, supporting people through emotional and relationship challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and practices in Utah.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the biography.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I get started?

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

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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