LCSW
Jerry Utt, LCSW
- Experience30 years
- LocationNorth Carolina
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
- Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Jerry
Jerry Utt is an LCSW with three decades of clinical social work experience rooted in early behavioral health training.
Background and approach
He blends evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to address a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, addiction, and ADHD.
His background includes training at the United States Army Academy of Health Sciences Behavioral Health Division and Letterman Army Medical Center, followed by a master's in social work from the University of South Carolina and licensure as a clinical social worker in North Carolina (NC LCSW C000778).
Over a 30-year career Jerry has provided care in both inpatient and outpatient settings and developed strengths in crisis intervention for people facing severe functional disruption. He often integrates motivational interviewing and cognitive strategies to help with engagement, anger management, coping with life changes, and co-occurring substance use or behavioral health challenges.
He approaches therapy as a collaborative process and works to tailor practical skills and insight-driven methods to each person's goals and circumstances.
Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and commit to actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, often providing structured tools for managing mood, anger, and addictive behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with clients to select methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans can combine elements from different approaches to address complex or co-occurring concerns in a personalized way.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, support continuity of care when schedules or locations change, and let clients choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English
What Jerry can help with
Jerry Utt works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and self esteem.
How Jerry approaches therapy
Jerry's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Jerry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in North Carolina, with 30 years of clinical experience.