Jeffrey Hunter , LPC, LCMHC

Jeffrey Hunter was born and raised in North Carolina and completed both his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in Counseling at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has worked as a counselor in North Carolina and South Carolina for 19 years and holds licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina and as a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina - credentials commonly abbreviated as LCMHC and LPC.

His work has spanned long-term concerns and short-term life stressors alike. He has supported people facing depression, anxiety and panic attacks, challenges with self-esteem and motivation, family conflict, grief and complicated bereavement, Bipolar Disorder, schizophrenia, trauma and abuse, career development, and adjustment to life transitions. He notes that counseling aimed solely at treating substance abuse or dependence falls outside the scope of his licensure and therefore would not be an appropriate match.

Jeffrey describes his therapeutic style as sincere, genuine, comforting, and interactive, and he draws from person-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches while also using techniques from motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, relaxation and distress tolerance skills, and mindfulness. He has worked with clients from a variety of age groups, cultures, and lifestyles. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his parents and friends, watching movies and historical documentaries, reading, yardwork, and weightlifting. He hopes the platform can assist with the issues people bring to therapy and looks forward to the opportunity to help where he can.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options with Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey often draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and supporting a person’s own capacity for growth - it is useful for people seeking a respectful, nonjudgmental space to explore feelings, self-esteem, relationships, and life adjustments. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) examines connections between thoughts, behaviors, and emotions and helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, or difficulty meeting life goals. He also uses elements of solution-focused therapy, which emphasizes practical goal setting and building on existing strengths to create change more quickly.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and is worked out collaboratively. Jeffrey will help determine which methods best match a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and adapt interventions as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when people engage in counseling. Video calls provide face-to-face interaction, phone sessions may suit those who prefer voice-only conversations, and live chat or text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins or ongoing written dialogue. These options make scheduling easier and increase access to consistent care from licensed professionals and therapists who can meet a range of needs.