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Dr. James Hunter Jr

Dr. James Hunter Jr, LCMHC

LCMHC - Anxiety and life changes

North Carolina

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Credentials
LCMHC
License
LCMHC, North Carolina / 7233
NPI
1366688780
Experience
19 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina
  • Client-centered approach
  • Emotion-focused work
  • Mindfulness practice

About James

Dr. James Hunter Jr is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 19 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. He also lists ADHD and compassion fatigue among his areas of focus.

Dr. Hunter uses straightforward conversation to help people identify what matters to them now. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and learning ways to handle difficult moments. He draws on approaches that encourage people to reflect, practice new skills, and notice what helps day to day.

His background includes long experience in school counseling, group home settings, and administration of counseling services. That mix of front-line and leadership roles shaped how he looks at problems and solutions. He aims to connect clinical ideas to everyday tasks like work, parenting, and relationships.

Therapy typically blends listening, skills practice, and short-term planning. Methods include client-focused conversations, emotion-focused work, mindfulness practices, motivational techniques, and solution-oriented steps. These are used to address mood concerns, relationship patterns, and life transitions.

People who prefer clear, practical sessions may find his style useful. He offers services in English and accepts international clients. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to a person so they can make their own choices; it helps when people need someone to understand their goals and priorities. Emotionally-Focused Therapy works with emotions and interaction patterns to change how people respond in relationships and personal situations. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple practices to notice thoughts and feelings, which can reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. Over the first sessions he will check what helps and adjust the mix of listening, skills practice, and short-term planning accordingly.

The biography does not specify exact online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, caregiving, or travel, and some formats allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. They also let people try different ways of working without changing location, which can make it simpler to maintain regular appointments while handling everyday responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)ForgivenessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career matters, coping with life changes, ADHD, and related concerns listed in his profile.

How does he approach therapy?

He uses client-centered conversation, emotionally-focused techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps to set goals and practice coping skills.

How much experience does he have?

He has 19 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and broader work history in school counseling and group home settings.

What are his credentials and location?

He holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I get started?

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

Dr. James Hunter JrLCMHC

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