Therapist profile
James Jefferson, LCSW, LICSW
South Carolina
Licensed social worker - Anger and stress
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- CredentialsLCSW, LICSW
- LicenseLISW-CP, South Carolina / 15512; LICSW, Washington / SWI.LW.61671162; LCSW, Virginia / 0904019291
- NPI1932716172
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationSouth Carolina
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About James
James Jefferson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in South Carolina with six years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and anger. Sessions can also address addictions, relationship concerns, grief, and career or parenting strains.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies rather than jargon. He listens to what matters in daily life and focuses on things people can try between sessions. That might mean noticing patterns of thought, testing new behaviors, or practicing short skills to reduce reactivity.
James draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness-based techniques. He also uses client-centered and DBT-informed methods when helpful. Those approaches guide how he structures sessions and homework, and they shape what clients learn to manage anger and stress.
Over six years he has supported people facing trauma, addiction, ADHD-related struggles, and complex relationship or family concerns. He also works with people navigating gender issues, HIV / AIDS, and midlife or aging questions. His background includes work that informs how he helps clients handle frustration and build better communication.
He offers services in English and accepts international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How ACT, CBT and Mindfulness guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take action even when emotions are strong. It teaches skills for accepting difficult feelings while committing to chosen behavior changes, which can help with anger that gets in the way of important goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people test and change unhelpful thinking patterns, and then practice different responses when frustrated at work or home.
Mindfulness-based techniques train paying attention on purpose to reduce automatic reactivity. Short exercises in sessions and brief practices between meetings can lower the frequency of snapping and improve emotional awareness.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily routine. That collaborative process includes checking what works and adjusting the plan over time.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose quieter times that work around work or family commitments. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively over distance when the approach and scheduling suit the client's life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Washington, Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like addictions and relationship strain.
How would he approach work on anger?
He uses practical skills drawn from ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to reduce reactivity, notice triggers, and practice alternative responses in everyday situations.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of professional experience supporting people with trauma, addiction, ADHD challenges, and complex family or relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is practicing in South Carolina.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.