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Dr. James Hunter Jr

Dr. James Hunter Jr, LCMHC

Therapist · North Carolina · 19+ years of experience

Experienced counselor for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
North Carolina
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
LCMHC
Languages
English
License (North Carolina)
LCMHC · No. 7233
NPI
1366688780

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  • Client-centered
  • Emotion-focused
  • Mindfulness based

About James

Dr. James Hunter Jr is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. He brings a calm, practical approach and focuses on steady progress that fits each person’s needs. He has nearly two decades of experience as an LCMHC and works in English.

He draws on many years working across mental health settings, including group home work with emotionally disturbed youth and roles in school counseling and district-level counseling leadership. That background shaped how he listens and responds to people in real life, not just in theory. Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-focused.

In practice he uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s perspective and emotionally-focused ideas that look at how relationships affect feelings. He also uses mindfulness and solution-focused tools to help people manage symptoms and take small, practical steps forward. Motivational interviewing is part of his work when someone is ready to change behaviors or habits.

Dr. Hunter helps people concerned about parenting, career shifts, compassion fatigue, ADHD, adoption and foster care matters, and aging and geriatric issues among other topics. He emphasizes collaboration and respects each person’s life story when planning goals.

Getting started is straightforward: use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on his availability. Sessions are delivered in a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the person’s experience. Online sessions using this approach aim to create a respectful space where the client leads the conversation and goals emerge from what matters most to them.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions shape relationships and personal well-being. In an online setting this method helps people name and work with their feelings, and it can be useful for those dealing with grief, attachment issues, or strong emotional reactions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These skills translate well to remote sessions and can be used between meetings to manage stress or anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That can mean trying one approach for a while and adjusting as progress is made.

Practical benefits of working online include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when needed, and avoiding travel time. The available session formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make regular therapy easier to fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related concerns such as midlife crisis and life purpose.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are conversational and client-centered with a focus on emotions and practical steps. He blends mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help people manage symptoms and make change.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 19 years as an LCMHC and a long career prior to licensure in multiple mental health settings including group home and school counseling roles.

Where is he located and what credential does he hold?

He is located in North Carolina and holds the NC LCMHC credential listed as LCMHC.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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