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Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

LPC, LCMHC

Therapist · North Carolina · 21+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor who focuses on practical change

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  • Person-centered approach
  • Cognitive behavioral tools
  • Goal focused

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Hunter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. He brings 21 years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and relationship or family tensions. He aims to listen without judgment and help people find practical steps forward.

Hunter draws on person-centered work and cognitive behavioral tools to make sessions clear and focused. He helps clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and try small, realistic changes. He also uses solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals and build momentum.

Clients can expect a straightforward, interactive style. Sessions are often a mix of talking, practical skill-building, and problem-solving. He emphasizes empathy, honest feedback, and using a person’s own strengths to make changes.

He has worked in both North Carolina and South Carolina and has supported people through a range of concerns including bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief and complicated bereavement, parenting strain, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Jeffrey notes that addressing active substance dependence falls outside his licensure scope.

Outside of work he spends time with family and friends, watches historical documentaries, reads, tends his yard, and lifts weights. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s Start Therapy flow and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule sessions.

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

Credentials

North Carolina, South Carolina

Languages

English

Approaches and how online work can fit your life

Jeffrey uses person-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to guide online sessions. Person-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and unconditional positive regard, helping people feel heard and explore their own strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, behavior, and feelings, and helps clients try practical changes to reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest ways to combine these approaches. Clients and therapist check progress and adjust methods as needed so the work stays useful and relevant.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, since exact options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full in-person visit would be difficult. Some people prefer phone visits when bandwidth is limited or want a quick session during a work break. The focus is on making sessions practical and manageable so therapeutic work can fit into everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
North Carolina
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
LPC, LCMHC
Languages
English
License (North Carolina)
LCMHC · No. 7416
License (South Carolina)
LPC · No. 5129
NPI
1033221130

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jeffrey address?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are described as sincere, interactive, and comforting. He combines listening with practical skill-building and short-term goal setting.

How much experience does he have?

He has 21 years of counseling experience working in North Carolina and South Carolina settings.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices from North Carolina.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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