Therapist profile
Jessie Staton, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, North Carolina / C007929
- NPI1487956397
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma and grief
About Jessie
Jessie Staton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 12 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
Jessie emphasizes that clients know their own stories best and brings a practical, respectful style to sessions. He listens for strengths that can be used to manage hard moments. He encourages small, realistic steps so people can see progress without feeling overwhelmed.
In sessions he talks through what is getting in the way day to day and works with clients to try different ways of responding. That can mean practicing new communication habits for relationships, learning techniques to ease anxiety, or making a plan to reduce harmful patterns around substances. He keeps language simple and focuses on what can be done between meetings.
Jessie also addresses the fallout from past trauma and loss, helping people name what happened and find manageable ways to cope. He pays attention to how anger shows up - whether it is snapping at loved ones or simmering resentment - and helps people notice patterns and try alternatives.
For someone ready to try therapy, he recommends starting with a short assessment so goals are clear. The process is collaborative, with regular check-ins to see if the approach is helping and adjustments made as needed.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Jessie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building and behavior change. One common approach is skills training that teaches concrete tools for managing stress, anxiety, and anger, such as breathing practices, grounding exercises, and step-by-step plans to interrupt reactive behaviors. These techniques help people gain control over immediate symptoms and build routines that reduce flare-ups over time.Another element is problem-focused work that looks at relationship patterns and communication. This involves identifying recurring conflicts, practicing new ways to bring up difficult topics, and rehearsing short conversations so interactions feel less charged. That kind of work is useful when anger is affecting closeness or daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jessie will collaborate with each person to pick techniques that match their goals and preferences, then check in regularly and adjust the plan as needed. He treats the first few meetings as a time to map what is most useful and practical.
The source biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can attend from wherever they are. Licensed professionals can then focus on skill practice, problem solving, and tracking progress between sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He takes a practical, strengths-based approach and focuses on clear, realistic steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional work experience as a clinician in the field.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Can sessions be conducted in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
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 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.