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Jeffrey Hunter

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Jeffrey Hunter, LPC, LCMHC

North Carolina

Licensed counselor - Anger and mood concerns

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC, LCMHC
  • LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 7416; LPC, South Carolina / 5129
  • NPI1033221130
  • Experience21 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationNorth Carolina

About

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Hunter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 21 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. Sessions are straightforward and focused on practical change rather than jargon.

Hunter's background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has worked in both North Carolina and South Carolina and has experience with longer-term concerns as well as short-term stressors. He does not provide treatment that is limited to addressing substance dependence as that falls outside his licensure scope.

His approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. In practice this means conversations that center the client's priorities, clear steps to test new thinking and behavior, and short-term goal work to build momentum. He also uses relaxation skills, distress tolerance, and mindfulness tools when useful.

Sessions are described by Hunter as sincere, interactive, and practical. He aims to reduce patterns that get in the way of daily functioning and relationships. He draws on experience with mood disorders, trauma, parenting stress, career decisions, and adjustment after major life changes.

Outside of counseling he spends time with family and friends, reads, watches historical documentaries, does yardwork, and weightlifts. The focus in sessions is on what the client wants to change and on clear steps to get there.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify what matters most. It helps people who need a respectful, person-focused conversation to sort feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often helpful for anger, anxiety, and depression. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on specific goals and small steps that move things forward quickly.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to decide which tools to try based on current goals, needs, and preferences. That means sessions may combine reflective listening, practice of new thinking habits, and short-term goal planning as needed.

The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let clients practice real-life skills between meetings with support from a licensed professional.

Areas of focus

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

Listed in

North Carolina, South Carolina

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps adults with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma, and life changes.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, interactive style that centers the client and focuses on clear steps and skills to change thoughts and behavior.

How much experience does he have?

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

What are his credentials and location?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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