Rev. Jeffrey Bischoff , LPC, LPCC

Rev. Jeffrey Bischoff is a licensed counselor and ordained Lutheran pastor who brings more than 30 years of combined ministry and clinical experience to his work. He holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and the LPCC credential, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, providing clinical expertise in both Michigan and Ohio. His career began in parish ministry in northwest Ohio, focusing on youth ministry, Christian education, and pastoral counseling, and he has maintained an active ministry role alongside his clinical practice.

In 1995 he transitioned into social work, starting as a Family Worker at a residential facility serving hard-to-place juvenile offenders, and later provided outpatient services for mental health and substance use disorders. Over the years he has worked with people of all ages on common concerns such as depression and anxiety, and he has developed specialized experience in PTSD recovery as well as supporting victims and offenders of domestic violence and sexual abuse. He also trained in Clinical Pastoral Counseling and has experience as a Spiritual Director, allowing him to integrate spiritual concerns into counseling when clients wish.

His therapeutic style is generally non-directive, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing within a Solution-Focused, Client-Centered framework. He adapts the role of spirituality to each person - from not addressing it at all to fully engaging spiritual dimensions - and uses a caring, empathetic listening approach that helps people speak openly about what needs attention in their lives. He welcomes the opportunity to work with individuals seeking support across a range of life challenges.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Rev. Jeffrey Bischoff blends well-established therapeutic methods to address stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and substance use issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and build practical coping skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, supports clients in clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and understanding to help clients explore their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Rev. Bischoff works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors techniques and the level of spiritual integration based on what the client wants and what emerges in sessions.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and make it possible to receive support from home or other convenient locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing care while accommodating work, family, and mobility constraints, helping clients access therapy in ways that fit their daily lives.