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Jeff Hartwig, LPCC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Jeff is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Jeff. View 54 reviews
Speaks English and Dutch
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

He is simply amazing. The discussions are eye openers and lots of realizations.

Jul 2021

Jeff has been extremely helpful and accommodating for me appreciate all his help

Oct 2023

More about Jeff

  • 12 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPCC

Jeff began counseling youth in public school districts. His present work involves assisting adult individuals with: developing insights and coping skills, overcoming PTSD, anger, anxiety, depression, moving past grief, trauma and loss. His clients include a diverse population within the entertainment industry, medical professionals, social services, and military personnel. In addition, he also worked with athlete's to strengthen their mental focus. Jeff believes in having a non-judgmental approach through the process of listening to his clients. Jeff feels it has been an honor to assist clients in changing their lives.

Jeff earned a Masters degree in Educational Counseling from Azusa Pacific University. He then began counseling in school districts, working with youth struggling through challenges of: parental conflict, divorce, ADHD, ADD, social anxiety, impulsive behaviors, stress and sports enhancement. Jeff returned to Azusa Pacific University to earn a Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling degree. He has since assisted adults through their personal struggles such as: anxiety, anger, depression, grief and loss, plus many other diagnoses. Jeff has also assisted individuals who simply desired a person to stand shoulder to shoulder when they desired a nonjudgmental ear. Jeff's belief is " As I assist those that seek me out, I know there are others in that person's life I may never meet. But the help I give will impact more than the person in front of me. That to me is an inspiring feeling."

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Anger management Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Coaching ADHD Life purpose Men's issues Military and Veterans Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Jeff Hartwig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851723761.

  • LPCC · California · 7374 · Expires November 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Jeff Hartwig

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

54 reviews

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He is simply amazing. The discussions are eye openers and lots of realizations.

Jul 2021

Jeff has been extremely helpful and accommodating for me appreciate all his help

Oct 2023

Jeff has been a great therapist to me! He gave me the tools as well as empathy that I needed to heal and grow from my struggles. He's committed throughout your entire journey. I have so much more self-awareness, knowledge and confidence because of my sessions with Jeff and I'll be forever grateful. Thank you betterhelp for having great therapists!

Feb 2023

If Jeff Hartwig becomes your therapist, you are in for a treat. Jeff is one of the most respectful and kind people I have had the privilege of interacting with. He does not sit on a pedestal ABOVE you. He helps you in the trenches. He is always there. He has even kept our appointment when he was sick with COVID. I know this because I could sense he was stressed one day and I asked if he was alright. He explained that he had COVID. He evidently did not want to let me down by canceling. I would have understood, of course! Things like this let me know that he values me and cares about well-being. Thanks, Jeff! You're the BOMB!

Jan 2023

Jeff is extremely understanding and helpful really appreciate his help

Dec 2022

Jeff is a great therapist he has helped me tremendously

Sep 2022

Jeff helps and cares…. Period

Sep 2022

I would highly recommend my therapist. He has helped me through some rough times and I don't know how I would have done it without him.

Sep 2022

There's much to be said about a session with Jeff Hartwig but in a nutshell I would simply say that I feel better afterward. This is because I am strengthened to cope with life's challenges. I also feel honored, respected and cared about by Jeff.

Aug 2022

I look forward to each of my appointments with my therapist, Jeff Hartwig. To compare how I feel during our sessions.... imagine putting on boots, a flannel shirt, jeans and a hat. Picture horse stables and saddling up in preparation for an enjoyable ride with your guide. Nothing to worry about and no reason to fear. Safe, supported, welcomed and cared about. Guided skillfully toward the higher road. I am very grateful for these appointments with Jeff. My life is "Better" and more meaningful because of the service he joyfully provides. Its a true vocation for him and I feel that on each and every visit. The world needs more Jeffs.

C.A.·May 2022

Jeff is the coolest dude ever he is awesome.

R.O.·Apr 2022

Jeff is great, I enjoyed talking with him and the work we did over 8 weeks. He helped me with with social anxiety, parenting, co parenting etc and just plain gives sound life advice. He gave me tools to use and challenges to to take on throughout the week in between sessions. I recommend Jeff and I will be working with him again in the future. Nick, 37

N.I.·Mar 2022

I came to Jeff as a competletly fragmented and imbalanced individual and in less than 2 months, Jeff has done an absolutely incredible job in understanding my troubles and guiding me to becoming myself again. I doubt I can truly do him justice in this review, but all I can say is that he is an amazing therapist that is second to none.

T.O.·Feb 2022

Probably one of the best I’ve had.. I’m a task oriented person and I learned so many things from my sessions with Jeff..

M.A.·Feb 2022

It's not too much to say that Jeff has become one of the comforts in my life. He's like a favorite sweater when the temperature drops below my comfort zone. Interaction with Jeff is a lesson in respect, manners and kindness. My sessions leave me with a clearer idea of how to become a better person, thanks to a close study of a truly decent human being. Jeff is reliable regarding appointments but never rubs it in when I goof up and sign in late or forget about my session. One thing that stands out about my experience is that Jeff inspires me to be more mature than I was yesterday. He does so without pressure, shaming or nagging. Instead, he models it for me. My thanks to Jeff and Betterhelp for giving me something of value to look forward to each week.

C.A.·Jan 2022

Jeff is great at meeting me where I am and pushing me where I need to go. I appreciate his opinion and look forward to his insight.

V.Y.·Dec 2021

Jeff is really great. This is my first time in therapy. Coming from a first generation low income mexican background, therapy isn't really something that was talked about nor viewed as “normal”. I was really scared and nervous to try it. I don't open much, and for me to want to try this meant being in a dark and extremely vulnerable place. Jeff makes that feeling of anxiety go away. He is extremely empathetic and non judge-mental. He works with what you give him, and does not force you to open up nor share what you're not comfortable with. Im learning a lot, and for once i feel some hope. If you get paired with jeff, trust me you’re in really good hands.

J.U.·Dec 2021

Jeff Hartwig has been an absolutely necessary and crucial part of my emotional and mental development. I started off an adhd ridden child with a skewed sense of self and Jeff taught me how to love myself and love others. Mr. Hartwig showed intelligence, a caring nature, and insightful on any matter I have brought before him. His content of character and his ability to instill character in others is an asset and a gift to this world and I highly recommend this man to anyone needing help. He brought me peace and stability and showed me the power of those attributes are within myself.

J.O.·Dec 2021

Jeff is supportive with out being saccharine. I feel he is emphatic but also pushes me, which I need I want to change not make excuse and he recognizes when I need a more gentle approach as well as a bit more tough. I’m here to change and I like he doesn’t let me get away with old behavior

A.L.·Nov 2021

Jeff has a a lot of knowledge and expertise. He understood what I needed right away. I feel motivated to do better after my sessions with Jeff. Thank you.

M.I.·Nov 2021

Amazing clinician. Addressed needs and provided helpful support.

J.O.·Nov 2021

Jeff is great! Absolutely positive experience with him. He helped me up again! I can very much recommend Jeff!

L.A.·Oct 2021

Jeff, offers excellent counseling in a professional way that makes you feel comfortable and heard.

P.H.·Oct 2021

Jeff has been amazing I’ve Made tremendous progress in the short time I’ve been working with him.

M.A.·Sep 2021

Jeff is an unbelievable counselor, who if you put in the effort, he will match you 10 fold. I feel like I am stealing from him for the price vs the info I receive. I don’t want to talk too highly of him because selfishly I don’t want him getting slammed. But if it helps people out, try him and I promise the only regret you will have is that you didn’t find him sooner! See you next Tuesday Jeff and thanks for caring so much!

E.D.·Sep 2021

I would recommend Jeff as a counselor as he is kind, respectful and caring and skilled. He is a fine example of what a decent man should be. I have experienced a reduction in my stress level as a result of my sessions with him. He shares practical information in the form of skill sets for improving decision making and human interactions. I will never forget his contribution to my well being during this difficult time in my life.

C.A.·Sep 2021

Jeff is a very good counselor. He listens and helps you to solve your problems. I strongly recommend him.

L.I.·Jul 2021

I have been talking to Jeff for almost 2 months now and he’s helped me make tremendous strides in my life. He doesn’t just sit there and listen like you’re just talking to a brick wall he actually analyzes your thoughts and feelings and helps you work through them. If anybody is looking for someone to get them out of a rough patch in your life, Jeff is your guy.

J.O.·Jul 2021

Jeff is kind, empathetic and most importantly, a great listener. He finds a nice balance between supporting/cheerleading and challenging me to help me grow. I appreciate the relevant worksheets as well, I like to practice what we discuss in our sessions. Thanks Jeff!

M.O.·Jul 2021

Jeff has helped me tremendously. He is easy to talk to and very understanding of all situations. He is extremely knowledgeable and has a lot of expertise. I would recommend him to anyone seeking help!

P.E.·Jul 2021

Jeff was a fantastic match for me. I was hesitant about starting counseling for the first time in my life, as I was worried that talking to a counselor would only exacerbate my problems. Instead Jeff proved to be a tremendous help, always having an empathic listening ear, while also challenging me in all the right ways in which I needed to be grow. This combination of empathy and challenge helped me to overcome the pains that were haunting me, and give me the strength to attain life goals that I am now fulfilling. I would not be where I am today now 1 year later after starting counseling if it were not for Jeff. I owe him an immeasurable debt of gratitude. I highly recommend him to anyone who is unsure or on the fence about counseling... but knows deep down that they need it.

S.A.·Jun 2021

The past month has been exceptional with my therapy. Jeff has given me many tools on helping myself. Looking forward to this following month.

B.R.·May 2021

My sessions with Jeff were very informative. I initially came to Better Help looking to speak with someone about my anxiety and I got paired with Jeff. He is compassionate, non judgmental, and a Christian. We prayed together and that helped me grow so much in my personal relationship with God. The strategies and advice that Jeff gives during therapy are exactly what I needed to heal from a lot of trauma and anxiety that I had. Now I feel confident that I will know how to handle difficult situations. I am happy with my experience and I definitely recommend Jeff!

J.E.·May 2021

Jeff Hartwig is a good match for me. He is empathetic, kind and helpful. He never misses an appt. He also checks in with me sometimes even if we don't have an appt., leaving a message on the Betterhelp website that says that he hopes his message finds me well. I find that his caring spirit and practical guidance have truly benefitted me. If we run out of time during a session, Jeff writes down things that are important to me to continue to discuss and faithfully brings them up again on the next visit. To me, Jeff is like a loving brother who watches over me and helps me navigate life more successfully and with more joy. I hope he continues to do counseling on Betterhelp as I do not believe I could find another therapist as well suited to me and my current therapeutic needs. My experience with Jeff has surpassed my expectation of "betterhelp."

C.A.·May 2021

Jeff is amazing at what he does. Not only is he a great listener, he also gives great advice and tips on how to manage your thoughts to give you a better mindset on life. He also gives a lot of insight on how the brain works which helped me understand more of myself and why I would behave in certain ways. My time with him was very pleasant and I highly recommend him.

T.E.·Apr 2021

Jeff is a really great therapist. He is kind, informative, and extremely caring. I’m really glad I was matched with him. He listens well, remembers details, and I like that every moment is a teaching moment. I really feel like his therapy methods matched my learning methods. I learned a lot. I would recommend him to anyone I know.

A.N.·Mar 2021

Jeff has been awesome. I’ve only had three sessions with him and I already have benefited from the tools he’s given me. Im excited for this journey with Jeff.

R.O.·Feb 2021

Jeff is an amazing counselor and has helped me immensely over our time working together. With his help, ive overcome the obstacles ive set out to and achieved my goals. I feel like ive come very far from where I started because of him and have achieved things that wouldnt have been possible otherwise. I highly recommend him!

J.A.·Jan 2021

I am so thankful for Jeff helping me through my journey of finding myself again. Hes helped me remember who I am, who I want to be for not only myself but also my daughter. And he has helped me realize that I dont need to take on the weight of the world, that everyones thoughts, feelings and actions are all dictated by your self rather then those around you. Thank you again Jeff!!

K.A.·Jan 2021

The best therapist I’ve ever had.

T.A.·Nov 2020

Jeff's humane and practical touch is extremely welcome. He provides real-world advice that can be applied immediately and to great effect. I enjoyed our conversations because they gave me the tools I needed to address my issues and because they gave me great insight into how the mind works and reacts. He has just the right touch.

S.T.·Nov 2020

Jeff listens really well and has helped me get through recent struggles in my life!

D.E.·Oct 2020

Jeff creates a safe space for people to talk, and really helps to work through issues. I was really struggling when I started my sessions and very soon I was doing a lot better and I felt more confident when dealing with stress. I was able to bring my anxiety under control with his help and I am so much better for it now. Adding to that Jeff is just a wonderful person and an absolute pleasure to talk to in general.

G.O.·Oct 2020

I love how Jeff integrated Christian values and prayer into our sessions. He made me feel heard, validated, and secure. He gave me great practical tools to utilize in setting boundaries and whenever I face obstacles in my life. Thank you Jeff!!!

S.H.·Sep 2020

Jeff is my second match on BetterHelp and I'm so glad I have been given the opportunity to work with him. Not only does he offer no judgement when I come to him with problems, but he also cheers me along in my progress and provides me with tools and encouragement to be a better me. Thanks Jeff!

N.A.·Aug 2020

Jeff is incredible man of God that will give you tools and insight to help you unpack things in your life that feels voided. For me it was low self esteem from a nasty breakup that not only left me questioning myself but also moments when I cried myself to sleep on how deep the pain is. Mentally and emotionally is was interrupting how I was going through my day but going thru the circle of self and creating boundaries for myself help me to navigate a lot of things to where my life doesn't feel out of control. And no it's not a one and done things but a consistent effort to throw away old habits and creating new ones like self love, affirmation, and kindness before you seek it from anyone or thing. The worksheets He gives out is not something you do just to show off to your counselor but evaluate where you are so you can see what holes in your game in life are left vulnerable. As long as you're being completely honest with yourself with each appointment the better your experience will be as you continue to grow and evolve as you get right back out there in the world. I glad I took this opportunity leaping in faith at my lowest point and what I've learned will forever be within me as I go out into the world (despite Covid going on). lol

D.A.·Aug 2020

Jeff was very helpful. He helped me gain clarity and better create balance in my life. Jeff is easy going and easy to talk to.

R.O.·Aug 2020

Jeff is excellent! He’s help me understand my anxieties, developing strategies and tools to overcome them. He’s a good listener and creates a safe environment where I feel I can say whatever is on mind, no matter how embarrassing or crazy it may be. Thanks Jeff!

A.N.·Jul 2020

Thank you for your support.

J.A.·Jul 2020

Jeff is GREAT. 5/5 stars. Jeff gave me effective strategies to help me manage my stress starting with the first session. He is an experienced therapist who creates a safe space where it feels easy and comfortable to share openly. He is quick to try and discern underlying issues to begin to address and help heal from them. With just a few sessions I started feeling more hopeful and making important behavioral changes to feel better. I strongly recommend Jeff and would definitely return to him for counseling needs in the future.

L.A.·Jul 2020

I was looking for a therapist to help me with my sleeping problem, anxiety, stress, and loss. Jeff did an amazing job, in two months, my sleeping schedule comes back to normal and I feel better overall. He always listens to me and helps me with whatever I need. He also assists me with emotional support animal since he knows that I need my dog in order to sleep.

P.I.·Jun 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Jeff! He had a casual but professional approach that put me at ease, as if I was talking to a friend but also with the care of a professional. Highly recommend!

L.U.·Jun 2020

Intuitive and definitely very helpful! Thanks for being a catalyst for change.

S.H.·Jun 2020

Jeff is a Kind, Loving Human that believes in the lord. He leads with Gods word and has an amazing way of lifting you up so that you can see the light through all the dark.

J.O.·May 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Jeff Hartwig offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Jeff Hartwig works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Jeff Hartwig speak?

Jeff Hartwig speaks English and Dutch.

How many years of experience does Jeff Hartwig have?

Jeff Hartwig has 12 years of experience.

Where is Jeff Hartwig licensed to practice?

Jeff Hartwig is licensed to practice in California.

Does Jeff Hartwig accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Jeff Hartwig does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Jeff Hartwig offer?

Jeff Hartwig offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Jeff Hartwig?

Jeff Hartwig can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

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