Therapist profile
Jennifer Dalton, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCMHC
- LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 11120
- NPI1063887487
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Jennifer
Jennifer Dalton is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 12 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns. She also supports people dealing with grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and life transitions.
Her background includes work in education and long-standing clinical practice since 2013. That mix informs a practical approach that focuses on clearer communication and better daily balance. Sessions aim to reduce unhelpful patterns and improve how people relate to others.
In session she uses cognitive and client-centered methods alongside acceptance-based and mindfulness tools. Conversations often include examining thoughts and behaviors, practicing new responses, and building small habits that change how stress shows up. Motivational interviewing is used when someone needs help clarifying choices and next steps.
Jennifer emphasizes straightforward skills for managing anger and frustration. She helps people notice triggers, try different responses, and work on repair after conflicts. The work is paced to each person and focused on real-life improvements at home and work.
Practical concerns like communication, money stress, commitment worries, and blended family challenges are addressed directly. She also helps with panic, seasonal mood shifts, and relationship difficulties such as infidelity or isolation. The aim is clearer thinking and better functioning in everyday life.
How sessions work
How her approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values so people can act in ways that matter to them despite difficult feelings. It is often used when stress, anger, or life changes get in the way of what someone wants to do. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers concrete techniques to reduce unhelpful thinking and change patterns that fuel anxiety, anger, or depression.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, try techniques in session, and adjust methods based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process where the client and therapist decide which tools to keep using over time.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let someone use audio-only sessions if they prefer not to be on camera, or choose a longer session when tackling complex relationship or anger issues.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, plus ADHD and grief.
What is her therapy style like?
She blends cognitive behavioral approaches with client-centered work, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach practical skills and new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has worked as a licensed therapist since 2013, bringing about 12 years of experience and a background in education.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional considerations before scheduling.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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