Jeff
Friedman, PhD LCSW

Therapist in Coral Gables specializing in men’s therapy, couples therapy, and relationship issues.

Most of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and used to handling things themselves. But when it comes to relationships, confidence, or patterns that keep repeating, insight alone isn’t always enough.

That’s where I come in.

My Approach

I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy.

Instead, I work collaboratively with you to understand:

  • What’s actually happening beneath the surface

  • How your past experiences are shaping your present

  • What patterns are keeping you stuck

From there, we focus on making practical, meaningful changes in the areas that matter most: relationships, work, and how you see yourself.

My work draws from:

  • Narrative therapy (how your story shapes your experience)

  • Solution-focused therapy (what’s already working)

  • Gottman and emotionally focused therapy (for couples)

Who I Work With

I provide in-person therapy in Coral Gables for:

  • Men navigating relationships, career pressure, and identity

  • Individuals dealing with anxiety, anger, or low self-esteem

  • Couples working through conflict, infidelity, or disconnection

  • Teens (13+) and young adults facing stress, family conflict, or life transitions

Many of my clients come from Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and the greater Miami area, including professionals and University of Miami students. I also provide therapy via tele-health for individuals throughout Florida and in Washington, Texas, New Hampshire, and Connecticut.

Insurance & Payment

Friedman Family Therapy is a private pay practice. I also accept select commercial insurance plans and am an in-network provider with Modern Health EAP.

 
 

Background & Training

I earned my PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University, where my doctoral research focused on resilience in individuals with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

Before that, I completed my Master’s in Social Work at Widener University in Philadelphia.

I also trained at The Council for Relationships, one of the most respected postgraduate training institutes for couples and family therapy, affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University.

Over the past 15+ years, I’ve worked in both inpatient settings and private practice, helping individuals, couples, and families navigate complex emotional and relational challenges.

Specialties

  • Family Therapy

  • Couples Therapy

  • Adolescent Counseling

  • Elderly Issues

  • Substance Abuse

  • Childhood Trauma

  • Sexual Issues

  • Psychotic Spectrum Disorders

Clinical Approaches 

Contextual Therapy, Bowenian Family Systems Theory, Narrative Therapy , Structural Family Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT

Years of Experience: 15+

LinkedIn

Jeff is passionate about spreading awareness of the effects of childhood trauma and giving survivors a safe place to tell their stories, He does this through his podcast “ Trauma-Informed Podcast “ it can be found on Apple Podcast at this link:Trauma-Informed Podcast.