Therapist profile
James Jefferson, LCSW, LICSW
South Carolina
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- License
- LISW-CP, South Carolina / 15512; LICSW, Washington / SWI.LW.61671162; LCSW, Virginia / 0904019291
- NPI
- 1932716172
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- South Carolina
About
- CBT
- ACT
- Mindfulness
About James
James Jefferson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with six years of clinical experience. He is based in South Carolina and lists stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes among his main concerns. James also works with issues such as addiction, relationship difficulties, codependency, grief, and career stress.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical tools in sessions. James blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thinking and choose actions that matter to them. He also draws on Client-Centered principles to keep the focus on each person’s priorities.
Sessions often involve setting clear, manageable goals and practicing specific skills between meetings. James can help people work on boundary-setting, reducing people-pleasing, changing routines that reinforce unhealthy patterns, and coping with loss or major life shifts. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s values guide treatment choices.
He has experience with trauma-related concerns, intimate and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and challenges connected to gender and sexual identity. James includes strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness when emotion regulation or distress tolerance skills are needed.
People who choose him can expect plain language and concrete steps rather than jargon. To get started clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session through the site’s appointment flow.
How sessions work
How James uses ACT, CBT and client-centered work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without letting them decide actions. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps that align with those priorities, which can help when relationships or codependent patterns feel overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thinking, feeling, and behavior. It offers practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new routines, useful for anxiety, depression, and problems like people-pleasing.
Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on each person’s priorities and goals. That approach supports collaborative planning so treatment fits what the client wants to change and why.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will talk with clients about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs and preferences guide choices.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Different formats also let people choose whether to use video, audio, or a different arrangement depending on what works best for their situation.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Washington, Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addiction concerns, codependency, relationship problems, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a mix of practical approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, with an emphasis on concrete skills and goal-setting.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from South Carolina.
Which languages are offered and can he work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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