Jeffrey Finkbiner, LPC - Therapist in Pennsylvania

30 years experience
Focus on sleep
Client-centered care

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Finkbiner is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 30 years of experience. He meets people where they are and helps them find next steps for painful or stressful situations. He emphasizes listening first and working together to identify relief and practical change.

His approach focuses on practical, down-to-earth conversations. Sessions look at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that get in the way of rest and daily functioning. He draws on methods like cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and emotion-focused techniques to help people manage sleep problems, anxiety, grief, and stress.

Jeffrey has a long record of supporting people through addiction issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions such as divorce or caregiving changes. He also addresses chronic pain, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns in ways that aim to reduce burden and improve day-to-day coping. Sleeping and rest concerns are among the issues he helps people address as part of their overall wellbeing.

In sessions he encourages client choice and collaboration. He talks through options and helps build small, achievable steps. He values clear communication and practical strategies that fit a person’s life and responsibilities.

People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation and steady guidance. He invites those who are ready to take a next step to complete the intake process and begin scheduling sessions based on availability.

How his approaches work for online therapy

Jeffrey commonly combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy to help people make practical changes. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, building trust, and working at a person’s pace to identify goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that affect sleep, mood, and daily functioning and teaches small exercises to change them.

He also uses mindfulness techniques to help reduce stress and improve rest. Mindfulness involves simple attention and breathing practices that can lower arousal and help with falling or staying asleep. These approaches aim to give concrete tools people can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then tailor methods to fit those needs. The process is collaborative and adjusts over time as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel or making it possible to meet from a quieter space. Ask about the available session formats when you schedule so you can pick what fits your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisis Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and sleeping and rest problems.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration, combined with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based methods.

What experience does he bring to therapy?

He has practiced for 30 years and has worked with people facing many life challenges, focusing on usable strategies and steady support.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. may be able to work with him depending on scheduling and local regulations.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.