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Jeff (Jeffery) Thompson, LCMHC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Jeff

Jeff (Jeffery) Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with two decades of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

He draws on evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered and existential perspectives to help clients explore values, shift unhelpful patterns, and build practical coping skills. His training also includes EMDR for trauma work when appropriate.

Jeff frames therapy as a collaborative process that honors each person's strengths rather than centering pathology. He brings a warm, authentic style and adapts techniques - including occasional use of hypnotherapy or EMDR - to fit individual needs and goals.

Areas he focuses on include stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, addictions, grief, eating concerns, parenting and ADHD, with additional attention to forgiveness, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, and sex addiction. Clients can expect a tailored approach that balances practical strategies with deeper exploration of meaning and values.

Integrating evidence-based methods with flexible online care

Jeff draws heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build concrete coping skills. ACT emphasizes values-based living and psychological flexibility, helping people clarify what matters to them and take committed actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. He also brings EMDR into treatment when trauma processing is needed, using structured protocols to address distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. Jeff tailors his approach by discussing a client's goals, history, and preferences and then integrating techniques that match those needs. He emphasizes working together to try approaches and adjusting them over time so the plan stays aligned with progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy with Jeff is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home or work, and choose the communication method that feels most helpful for learning skills, processing emotions, or working through trauma.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jeff address?
He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, addictions, grief, eating issues, parenting challenges, and ADHD among other areas.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
Jeff combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered and Existential approaches and may use EMDR or hypnotherapy when appropriate to tailor treatment to each person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience as a psychotherapist and life coach, working with a broad range of presenting concerns and performance-focused clients.
Where is Jeff licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with the credential NC LCMHC 13159 and practices in North Carolina.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Jeff sees clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

ForgivenessGuilt and shamePost-traumatic stressSex addiction

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Jeff can help with

Jeff (Jeffery) Thompson works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem.

Jeff works with clients coping with a range of issues including PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD.

How Jeff approaches therapy

Jeff's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Jungian Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

Jeff is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Carolina.