Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC, D.CEP has practiced psychotherapy for over thirty years and is owner of Ask the Internet Therapist.com since 1998 and Hypnosis and MP3s.com/. Has been practicing energy psychology since 1975. He is trained and certified in both traditional and Ericksonian hypnosis. He is a member in good standing in the American Society For Clinical Hypnosis, National Board For Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists, The International Society For Hypnosis, The American Psychotherapy and Medical Hypnosis Association, and The International Registry of Professional Hypnotherapists.
He is author of 15 mental health educational videos, numerous hypnosis CDs and MP3s and has written books on distance counseling, energy psychology, ADD, and dysfunctional families. Jef is State Licensed in General Counseling, Marriage/Family, and Substance Abuse in Arizona. He is a member in good standing with NBCC, AAMFT, ISMHO, and ADA. He is dedicated to guiding individuals to achieving a life long commitment to mental health and relationship mastery. In his private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona Jef specializes in ADD, love addiction, hypnotherapy, dysfunctional families, codependency, Post-Trauma Stress Disorder and trauma. Jef received his B.A. in Psychology, History and teaching from the University of Washington, and his Masters in Counseling from the University of Oregon.
Courses
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698 min6-part Psychology course52 CQ
What is attention deficit disorder? In this introductory course on diagnosing and treating ADD and ADHD, gain a solid foundation in the theory and science behind this often misunderstood condition.
with Jef GazleyWhat is attention deficit disorder? In this introductory course on diagnosing and treating ADD and ADHD, gain a solid foundation in the theory and science behind this often misunderstood condition.
Other Lessons by Jef Gazley
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17 minPersonal Growth lesson9 CQ
In this lesson, learn about dysfunctional families and the shame cycle, including the shame bound family rules that can cause addictive cycles.
with Jef GazleyIn this lesson, learn about dysfunctional families and the shame cycle, including the shame bound family rules that can cause addictive cycles.
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20 minPersonal Growth lesson11 CQ
In this lesson, review the map of internalized voices which depicts the interactions between the child within, the false self, defense mechanisms, and more.
with Jef GazleyIn this lesson, review the map of internalized voices which depicts the interactions between the child within, the false self, defense mechanisms, and more.
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9 minPersonal Growth lesson5 CQ
In this lesson, psychotherapist Jef Gazley explains how the cycle of shame, control, and release gets going, and shares how it perpetuated itself.
with Jef GazleyIn this lesson, psychotherapist Jef Gazley explains how the cycle of shame, control, and release gets going, and shares how it perpetuated itself.
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6 minPersonal Growth lesson4 CQ
In this lesson, psychotherapist Jef Gazley shares an empowering personal bill of rights list containing 37 statements that make up healthy family rules.
with Jef GazleyIn this lesson, psychotherapist Jef Gazley shares an empowering personal bill of rights list containing 37 statements that make up healthy family rules.
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10 minMind + Body lesson6 CQ
The individual, social, and financial cost of chemical dependence is immense. In this mental health lesson, discover definitions of addiction and dependence.
with Jef GazleyThe individual, social, and financial cost of chemical dependence is immense. In this mental health lesson, discover definitions of addiction and dependence.
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15 minMind + Body lesson8 CQ
In this lesson explore the concept of homeostasis, or the body's seeking of balance that is affected by drugs, alcohol use, and brain chemistry.
with Jef GazleyIn this lesson explore the concept of homeostasis, or the body's seeking of balance that is affected by drugs, alcohol use, and brain chemistry.
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10 minMind + Body lesson6 CQ
Defense mechanisms are rationalizations an addict uses to defend his or her behavior, and are part of the addiction recovery process, discussed in this lesson.
with Jef GazleyDefense mechanisms are rationalizations an addict uses to defend his or her behavior, and are part of the addiction recovery process, discussed in this lesson.
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12 minMind + Body lesson7 CQ
The costs of addiction are emotional as well as physical, including loss of money, health, and social connections. Learn more about impacts of addiction here.
with Jef GazleyThe costs of addiction are emotional as well as physical, including loss of money, health, and social connections. Learn more about impacts of addiction here.
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7 minMind + Body lesson4 CQ
Take another look at the stages of drug or alcohol use or abuse in this lesson, and discover how the Circle of Contemplation can explain addiction.
with Jef GazleyTake another look at the stages of drug or alcohol use or abuse in this lesson, and discover how the Circle of Contemplation can explain addiction.