Jeffrey "Jeff" Widenhofer, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in Colorado · 3 years in practice

Jeffrey "Jeff" Widenhofer helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn.

License and registration

LCSW, Colorado: CSW.09931566 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1134923592 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Jeffrey

Jeffrey "Jeff" Widenhofer helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. He introduces simple ways to reduce anxiety and manage stress so daily life feels more manageable. Jeff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Colorado and speaks English.

He focuses on practical steps in session. He asks questions, listens, and helps people name what matters to them. Together they set small goals and try new ways of handling difficult feelings and situations.

Background and approach

Jeff uses several approaches depending on what a person needs. He draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people accept tough feelings while moving toward a valued life. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's comfort. Jeff believes clients are the experts on their own lives and aims to build on their strengths while offering support when things feel heavy or confusing.

He has three years of professional experience and has worked with concerns such as trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, and career stress. Jeff also supports people facing midlife change, first responder issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, and problems tied to aging. People who want a straightforward, strengths-based approach often do well working with Jeff.

He helps clients explore options, practice new skills, and find more ease in daily routines.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jeffrey lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Coping with life changes
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Aging and geriatric issues
Avoidant personality
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family problems
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse

Approaches Jeffrey names

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Online support

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current connections, which can help with intimacy and communication challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that feel useful. Sessions may adapt over time as needs change, and decisions about which techniques to use are made collaboratively.

Online therapy with Jeff can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and skill practice, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers a quicker back-and-forth, and messaging can support short check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep steady progress even when schedules are tight.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Jeff help address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues like career stress, anger, self-esteem, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.

What is his therapeutic approach or style?

Sessions are collaborative and practical. He combines acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered listening to set small, achievable goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Jeff has three years of professional work experience as a clinician in Colorado. He draws on that background when helping people navigate stressful or transitional periods.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado. The profile uses those exact credentials as provided.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start therapy with him?

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