Jeffrey Steer , LMFT

Jeffrey Steer, LMFT, brings 18 years of clinical experience to his work as a Marriage and Family Therapist and has been licensed in California since 2007. He completed a Master of Arts degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at Chapman University in Monterey, California. Over the course of his career he has worked with individuals and families in a range of settings, including community resource centers and residential treatment facilities, developing experience with mood disorders, anxiety, anger management, stress management, and various adjustment problems.

Steer describes a practice informed by solution-focused ideas and grounded in strength-based and cognitive-behavioral methods. He adapts these evidence-based approaches to fit each person he sees, tailoring interventions to the individual nature of presenting concerns. His process typically begins by taking time to understand what the client brings to a session so he can meet them where they are, identify and build on existing strengths, and collaboratively develop a treatment plan aimed at forward progress.

He emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change and works with clients to create practical, goal-oriented steps that align with their needs and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jeffrey Steer

Jeffrey Steer draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress. This approach focuses on clear, teachable strategies that can be applied between sessions to create measurable change.

He also uses a strength-based orientation that highlights a person’s existing resources and resilience. By identifying and building on what is already working, this way of working supports clients in moving toward their goals with greater confidence and agency.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Jeffrey works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus over time so therapy stays relevant and effective. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to match a client’s unique situation, and Jeffrey tailors his plans in the same way.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make scheduling more flexible and reduce barriers to consistent care. These formats allow clients to access skilled therapeutic support from their own settings, offering convenience and continuity while working toward meaningful progress.