- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About James
Dr. James Hunter Jr is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 19 years of counseling experience. He sees adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, and blended family issues.
He began his career working in a group home for emotionally disturbed youth and later served as a school counselor and a district level director of counseling services. Those roles gave him practical experience with a wide range of behavioral and emotional concerns. He combines that background with commonly used therapeutic methods to help people take concrete steps forward.
In sessions he uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what the client brings to the room. He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at attachment and relational patterns, and Mindfulness Therapy to teach present-moment skills for managing distress. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy show up when setting goals and planning small changes.
He speaks English and accepts international clients. His practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time; cost varies by location. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
Dr. Hunter emphasizes clear, practical steps rather than jargon. He aims to help people handle difficult transitions, improve communication, and address loyalty or role conflicts that often come up in blended households.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and pace. Online sessions using this approach let the client lead discussions and decide which issues to prioritize, which can help with complex household and loyalty conflicts. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and attachment. In remote sessions it can be used to identify recurring reactions and practice new ways of responding to partners or household members. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief exercises for noticing thoughts and body signals; these skills are easy to practice between sessions and can reduce reactivity in tense blended-family moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. This is a practical, step-by-step process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help people maintain regular contact with a therapist while handling the demands of a blended household.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, ADHD, and blended family issues.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses Client-Centered, Emotionally-Focused, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused approaches to help clients set goals and practice new skills.
How long has he practiced counseling?
He has 19 years of counseling experience in roles that include school counseling and district level administration.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an NC LCMHC practicing in North Carolina.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.