- ACT informed
- CBT methods
- Social anxiety focus
About Curtis
Curtis "Jim" Overby is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with eight years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, men's issues, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
Jim works in a straightforward way that treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on small, practical steps and clear strategies that can be tried between meetings. Conversations are direct and aim to build more effective habits and ways of thinking over time.
He uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people see what matters to them and to change unhelpful thought patterns. That combination is used to address worries, low mood, and trouble with relationships or social situations.
Jim encourages clients to notice what gets in the way of everyday functioning and to experiment with different responses. He checks progress regularly and adjusts the approach as needed. The aim is to increase meaningful action, reduce unhelpful avoidance, and strengthen communication skills.
People who feel stuck by fear of judgment or who avoid social settings may find sessions that focus on practical exposure and mindset shifts helpful. To begin, he asks people to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can review goals and next steps together.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that align with those values, even when anxiety or fear is present. It focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without being driven by them and committing to small, value-driven steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and patterns by teaching practical skills for changing thinking and behavior. It often includes homework such as tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, and gradual exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which techniques fit the client's goals and preferences, and adjusts methods over time based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions can be shaped to be useful and manageable.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow practice of some skills in everyday settings and simpler scheduling across time zones when international clients are involved.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and depression, plus related areas like communication, isolation, and social anxiety and phobia.
What approach does he use in sessions?
Sessions draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with practical exercises and steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience as a counselor in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC licensed in South Carolina and practices there.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.