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Dr. James Hunter Jr, LCMHC

  • Experience19 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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About James

Dr. James Hunter Jr is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who brings nearly two decades of professional experience to his counseling work.

Background and approach

He focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career challenges, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. His background includes extensive roles within mental health settings that have shaped a pragmatic and empathetic approach to care.

He practices from a perspective that centers the client - listening closely and building a supportive therapeutic relationship while drawing on evidence-informed methods. Dr.

Hunter uses approaches including Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify goals, process difficult emotions, and develop concrete strategies for change. He works with people who are navigating grief, commitment and communication problems, attachment and abandonment issues, mood disorders, and life purpose questions.

Based in North Carolina, Dr. Hunter holds the LCMHC credential and offers services in English.

He accepts international clients and provides sessions through a range of online formats, aiming to match therapeutic tools to each person’s needs and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online care



Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental environment where the client's experiences guide the work; this approach helps people explore feelings, build self-awareness, and make choices aligned with their values. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift painful interaction patterns and underlying emotions in relationships, which can be useful for resolving attachment-related concerns and improving communication. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and self-compassion skills that can reduce reactivity and support coping with stress, anxiety, and grief.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, try techniques that fit their needs and preferences, and adjust methods over time so the work stays relevant and effective for the client's situation.

Online therapy with this practice offers practical flexibility: clients can meet by video calls, use phone sessions, or engage through live chat and text-based messaging depending on what suits their schedule and comfort. These options make ongoing access to licensed professionals more convenient for people balancing work, caregiving, or travel while still focusing on meaningful progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Hunter commonly address?
He works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family matters, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style emphasizes a client-centered relationship that is empathic and practical, integrating emotionally-focused, mindfulness, motivational, and solution-focused techniques to support change and coping.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 19 years of experience as a licensed mental health professional, with prior roles across mental health settings that inform his clinical work.
Which credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is credentialed as an LCMHC with license number NC LCMHC 7233 and practices from North Carolina.
Does he work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for those who qualify and match his availability.
What session formats are offered for remote care?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)ForgivenessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What James can help with

Dr. James Hunter Jr works with clients on stress and anxiety and depression.

How James approaches therapy

James's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

James is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Carolina, with 19 years of clinical experience.