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Jeffrey Hunter

Practical, empathetic counseling grounded in experience

LPC, LCMHC North Carolina

Experience
21 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Hunter is a licensed counselor based in North Carolina who brings 21 years of clinical experience to his practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, addiction-related issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and other life changes.

Background and approach

Jeffrey emphasizes a straightforward, sincere style that combines empathy with interactive problem solving to help clients move forward. His training includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and he holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC.

His work history spans roles in both North Carolina and South Carolina, where he has supported clients dealing with long-term challenges as well as acute stressors. Jeffrey integrates person-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies, offering practical skills such as relaxation, distress-tolerance, and mindfulness when appropriate.

Outside of his clinical work he enjoys time with family and friends, watching films and historical documentaries, reading, yardwork, and weightlifting. He does not take on cases that are solely for substance dependence treatment when that would fall outside the scope of his licensure.

Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Jeffrey commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, and he also draws on Solution-Focused strategies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients notice links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and develop practical skills to manage patterns that interfere with goals. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and unconditional positive regard so clients can explore strengths and make changes at their own pace. Solution-Focused techniques concentrate on defining goals and identifying small, actionable steps toward improvement.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each client to evaluate needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors interventions from these methods to fit the individual’s situation rather than prescribing a single rigid model.

Online therapy with Jeffrey is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access ongoing support while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow practical skill-building and therapeutic conversation to happen consistently over time.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist commonly address?
Jeffrey works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and related life changes.
What is his general therapeutic approach and style?
He blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques, using a sincere, interactive, and comforting manner to help clients explore goals and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 21 years of counseling experience in North Carolina and South Carolina, supporting clients with both longer-term and situational concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC and is based in North Carolina; licence numbers are SC LPC 5129 and NC LCMHC 7416.
Does he offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What online session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

North Carolina, South Carolina

Languages

English