Therapist profile
Jason Vandewater, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Addictions
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 079967; LCSW, Florida / SW18180; LCSW, North Carolina / C014208
- NPI1912351883
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- Goal planning
- Harm reduction
- Mindfulness skills
About Jason
Jason Vandewater is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience based in North Carolina. He works with adults on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life changes. He uses person-centered care and harm reduction as guiding principles when helping people set goals and make steady progress.
He focuses on concrete, practical steps rather than abstract plans. Sessions include goal-setting and action steps people can try between meetings. He also offers coaching-style guidance for work and life transitions to help clients move forward in recovery and daily routines.
Jason combines client-centered work with evidence-based methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, existential ideas, and mindfulness. That mix is used to build perseverance, flexibility, and stronger self-regard over time. He emphasizes measurable progress and clear next steps rather than vague promises.
In practice he helps people break bigger problems into manageable tasks. For example, he may help someone identify triggers for anger, create short-term coping strategies, and plan changes at work or home. He also supports people dealing with addiction and co-occurring conditions with harm reduction strategies and realistic goal plans.
Sessions are delivered in English and he accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching process, schedule a first appointment, and start with a focused plan for their goals.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Jason combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior ideas to create a practical online plan. Client-Centered Therapy means conversations focus on the person’s goals and priorities and the therapist listens to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks patterns into thoughts, feelings, and actions and builds concrete skills to change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) includes skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance that can help manage anger and impulsive behaviors.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which mix of methods fits their goals and preferences. That discussion is ongoing and can change as progress is made or new challenges appear.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into their week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to add practice between meetings. Online work can support focused skill practice, coaching-style planning for jobs or life changes, and stepwise harm reduction strategies without promising any particular outcome.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York, Florida, North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life changes among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered approach focused on harm reduction and practical goal plans. Sessions emphasize clear action steps and coaching for work or life transitions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker helping adults with a variety of mental health and addiction-related concerns.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He is based in North Carolina and holds the credential LCSW, with licensure listed as NC LCSW and FL LCSW.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Confirm any location-specific details during the intake process.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are available.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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.