Jeffrey Fulmer

Jeffrey Fulmer is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and career concerns. He listens first and works to create calm, steady conversations that help people find direction. His approach is warm and strengths-focused, with clear affirmation for progress.

He draws on more than 23 years in social work and clinical counseling. Much of his recent work has focused on mental health and substance use issues in adults 18 and over. He has experience supporting people returning from institutions, working with families, and guiding those coping with trauma, grief, and long-term mood challenges.

Jeffrey uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques. That means sessions center on the person’s goals while also teaching practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He emphasizes steady encouragement and visible, step-by-step progress.

Personal history informs his work. After overcoming his own struggles with substance use, he now brings lived experience and empathy to conversations about chemical dependency and recovery. He also teaches an online chemical dependency class for a nationally recognized university.

His background includes roles as an adoption agency director and foster care supervisor, plus early work in residential care for children who had been abused or neglected. Those experiences shape his focus on family of origin issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, abandonment, and related areas.

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats when scheduling.

How Jeff’s Approaches Work in Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person’s lead. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what matters most to the client, and helps set goals that feel meaningful. This approach is useful when someone needs acceptance, clarity, and steady support.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions often include simple exercises and clear steps to practice between meetings. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, and problems with substance use.

Emotionally-focused principles guide attention to feelings and connection patterns in relationships. When emotion drives behavior, this style helps name feelings and work toward healthier responses in close relationships and family interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to use, based on the person’s goals, history, and preferences. That plan can shift as progress is made or new priorities emerge.

Because the original biography does not list specific online session formats, please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt the chosen approaches to work effectively over distance so you can focus on practical steps and steady progress.