Jeffrey Fulmer

Jeffrey Fulmer, LCSW, focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anger, grief, or addiction. He aims to listen first and understand where someone is before working toward calmer, more manageable days. His style is warm and affirming, and he centers each conversation on a person’s strengths and progress.

He draws on more than 23 years in social work and clinical counseling, including long experience treating substance use and mental health concerns. Much of his recent work has been with adults 18 and over, and he has experience in higher education counseling and foster care supervision. He has also directed an adoption agency and taught an online Chemical Dependency class for a nationally recognized university.

Jeffrey’s own recovery journey shaped his approach and gives him empathy for people facing chemical dependency and related challenges. In sessions he often uses cognitive behavioral techniques inside a client-centered framework, helping people notice patterns and try small changes that can ease distress. He also uses emotionally-focused and solution-focused ideas when they fit the situation.

He works with people who are coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, parenting stress, and career concerns. He helps people manage anger and build healthier ways to express strong feelings. Many seek him out for help finding hope, meaning, and practical steps forward.

Jeffrey lives in Virginia and provides counseling in English. He welcomes working with people who want steady support and clear, compassionate listening as they work toward change.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to talk through painful experiences and find their own direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to shift them; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Emotionally-Focused ideas help people identify and name strong feelings and learn safer ways to express them in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jeffrey will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He often combines strategies and adjusts the plan over time based on what helps most in day-to-day life.

Confirm the available session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a workday break. It can also help when someone prefers not to use video for a particular session, or when shorter phone or messaging check-ins are useful between longer appointments.