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MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Jeffrey Bright, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Bright is a licensed clinician with 15 years of experience who focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship and family issues, parenting, and challenges related to sexuality and self-esteem.

Background and approach

He creates a collaborative space where clients can explore life transitions, cope with compassion fatigue, address anger and sleeping problems, and work toward clearer life purpose and improved communication. Jeffrey also attends to issues such as guilt and shame, emptiness, fatherhood questions, and men's concerns when they arise.

His approach blends established therapeutic models like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness work, and client-centered principles to shape interventions around each person's needs.

With qualifications as an MD and dual social work licensure (LCSW-C and LCSW), he draws on clinical training and practical experience to guide conversations about career stress, sexual identity, and young adult issues. Jeffrey practices from Maryland and conducts sessions in English, using formats that accommodate different schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that adapt to your life

Jeffrey uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters most to them and take committed action in line with those values, which is useful for navigating life changes, purpose questions, and chronic stress. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, a practical method often used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and anger management.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jeffrey works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapts methods from ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and other approaches to create a personalized plan that evolves over time.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. This range of formats makes it easier to access consistent care from Maryland without needing to travel, and allows therapists and clients to maintain continuity when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jeffrey work with?
He supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship and family difficulties, parenting and sexual identity questions, and related issues like sleeping problems and career stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing practical skills, mindfulness, and values-based work to help clients set goals and make meaningful changes.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He brings 15 years of clinical experience and integrates evidence-based methods such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness alongside client-centered techniques.
Where is he licensed and based?
Jeffrey practices in Maryland and holds the credentials MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW with the specified license details provided.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English only and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsEmptinessFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSelf-loveSexualityYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Utah, Maryland

Languages

English