Jeffrey Barrett, LICSW - Therapist in Alabama

Focus on practical steps
Creative, arts-informed perspective
Nonjudgmental listening

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Barrett is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than two decades of professional practice. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and major life changes. He emphasizes practical steps and clearer insight so people can make meaningful changes in daily life.

He has worked with people coping with serious medical conditions such as cancer and with challenges around sleep, eating, and substance use. He also supports concerns like compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues tied to self-esteem and intimacy. His experience includes helping people recover steadier routines and handling grief after loss.

Sessions focus on honest conversation and practical strategies. Jeffrey aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be named and addressed. He often blends approaches that encourage acceptance, skill building, and attention to what matters most to each person.

As a musician, he brings an appreciation for creative expression and sometimes links artistic interests to coping and growth. He encourages concrete practices people can use between sessions, such as mindfulness exercises or behavior-focused tasks, to support day-to-day change.

Jeffrey is based in Alabama and holds licensure as an LICSW. He recognizes that starting therapy can feel difficult and acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out for help.

How Jeffrey’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose values-based actions instead of getting stuck in worry or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and changing routines and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and can explore goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jeffrey will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then recommend ways of working together. That collaborative decision shapes which methods and homework will be used between sessions.

Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, scheduling a session during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a shorter check-in on a low-energy day. Many people also find it simpler to follow written exercises or mindfulness practices between sessions when meeting remotely. Licensed professionals aim to adapt practical tools and exercises to how you prefer to meet and work.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression Compassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Credentials

Alabama, Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jeffrey help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and many life changes including coping with serious medical conditions and natural or human-caused disasters.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He keeps sessions straightforward and practical, focusing on insight plus actionable steps. Conversation centers on what matters to the client and building routines that support change.

What is his professional experience?

He has 21 years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings and has helped people with grief, addiction, and chronic illness among other concerns.

What credentials and region does he practice in?

He holds LICSW credentials and practices in Alabama under the designation AL LICSW and WA LICSW LW as provided.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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