- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About James
Dr. James Smith is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina and has 32 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. He also works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. He speaks English and does not accept international clients.
He approaches sessions from practical, evidence-influenced methods. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. In sessions he listens, asks questions, and helps people notice patterns that make daily life harder.
People come to him for a range of concerns that include blended family issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, communication problems, codependency, and fatherhood questions. He also addresses topics such as domestic violence history, family of origin issues, and HIV / AIDS related stress. He aims to help clients build skills for clearer thinking and steadier behavior.
His style balances direct skill teaching with accepting the person’s experience. That can mean learning new ways to manage anger, changing unhelpful thought patterns, or practicing mindfulness exercises to reduce anxiety. Sessions often include concrete exercises to try between meetings.
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and build small actions that match those values. It often focuses on reducing avoidance and increasing meaningful activity, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, useful for anxiety, anger, and coping with stress.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Practicing short exercises between sessions can lower immediate stress and improve awareness in tense family moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. That might mean trying skills-focused CBT exercises for a few sessions or mixing in mindfulness practices and ACT values work.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking. Check the online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire to see which session types are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills at times that match real-life family routines.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
What therapy style does he use?
He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy in practical ways.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 32 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed in South Carolina as an LISW-CP and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a 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.