Therapist profile
Jeff (Jeffery) Thompson, LCMHC
North Carolina
LCMHC in North Carolina - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCMHC
- LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 13159
- NPI1992347231
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- CBT approaches
- ACT strategies
- EMDR when appropriate
About Jeff
Jeff (Jeffery) Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, and anger. He also addresses trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy concerns, and issues around self-esteem and shame.
Jeff favors straightforward, practical work. He draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas to help people notice what matters and choose actions that align with their values.
When trauma is a focus he sometimes uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as part of treatment. He combines client-centered listening with existential questions to help people clarify meaning and responsibility in stressful chapters of life. Hypnotherapy is among other approaches he may incorporate when appropriate.
Sessions are conversational and goal-directed. Jeff helps people name what escalates anger and then practices alternative responses. He works with practical skills for cooling down, repairing relationships after outbursts, and managing frustration at work or home.
He frames therapy as collaboration. Together with each person he chooses which methods to try, tracks what changes, and adjusts methods if needed. Sessions are offered in English and are based in North Carolina.
How sessions work
How ACT, CBT and EMDR can be used online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting swept up in them, then choosing actions that match personal values. It can help people with chronic anger, workplace frustration, and decisions about relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thinking, feeling, and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anger management, anxiety, and stress that affects daily life. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps reduce strong emotional reactions tied to past events and can be part of work on post-traumatic stress and related anger responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jeff will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try, review progress, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaborative process helps target what increases anger, what calms it, and what steps help rebuild strained relationships.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules require, and reduce commute time. Therapists can use video, phone, or other supported formats depending on what they offer, and choices are made to match your needs and daily routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting issues, ADHD, anger, trauma, grief, addictions, and related concerns.
What is his therapy style and approach?
He uses a practical, conversational approach drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, existential ideas, and EMDR when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and clinician working with adults on a range of issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - licensed in North Carolina.
Can I see him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are provided in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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