Dr. Jeffrey Avants, LMFT
Dr. Jeffrey Avants, LMFT - addictions and relationships
- Helps with addictions
- Supports relationship growth
- 14 years experience
About Dr. Jeffrey Avants
Dr. Jeffrey Avants is a licensed clinician with 14 years of experience who supports people facing addictions, relationship struggles, self-esteem and confidence concerns, motivation challenges, and career difficulties. He is licensed in California, Nevada, Indiana, and North Carolina and holds the LMFT credential - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - which reflects his training in relational and family systems.
Dr. Avants approaches care from a strengths-based perspective, emphasizing that each person is the expert of their own story. He looks for existing resources and resilience in clients and partners with them to transform obstacles into manageable steps. Whether the focus is coping with substance use, improving communication in relationships, or rebuilding confidence after life changes, he frames therapy around practical goals and the client’s values.
Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Dr. Avants acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out. He offers steady support throughout the process, helping clients identify priorities, build skills, and move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.
Dr. Avants approaches care from a strengths-based perspective, emphasizing that each person is the expert of their own story. He looks for existing resources and resilience in clients and partners with them to transform obstacles into manageable steps. Whether the focus is coping with substance use, improving communication in relationships, or rebuilding confidence after life changes, he frames therapy around practical goals and the client’s values.
Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Dr. Avants acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out. He offers steady support throughout the process, helping clients identify priorities, build skills, and move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Jeffrey Avants have?
Dr. Jeffrey Avants has 14 years of professional experience.
Is Dr. Jeffrey Avants a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LMFT credential and the Indiana license IN LMFT 35002393A.
In which languages does Dr. Jeffrey Avants provide therapy?
Dr. Jeffrey Avants provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Jeffrey Avants located?
Dr. Jeffrey Avants is located in Indiana.
How can I work with Dr. Jeffrey Avants as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Jeffrey Avants through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Avants work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Avants works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Jeffrey Avants cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Jeffrey Avants
Dr. Avants blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to tailor support to each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients explore their values and goals in a nonjudgmental setting and supporting work on relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage stress, address mood concerns, and support recovery from addictive behaviors.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Avants works with clients to evaluate which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques over time to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy lives and to connect from different locations. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity during life changes, and give clients multiple ways to engage in therapy based on comfort and need.
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