Therapist profile
Dr. James Hunter Jr, LCMHC
Dr. James Hunter Jr - LCMHC, family and parenting concerns
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- Client-centered approach
- Emotion-focused work
- Mindfulness practice
About James
Dr. James Hunter Jr is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 19 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues like ADHD and self-esteem.
He began his career in a group home for emotionally disturbed youth and later worked as a school counselor. He also served as a district-level director of counseling services. Those roles shaped how he listens and responds to practical problems at home and work.
In sessions he uses straightforward, person-focused methods. He leans on client-centered work to prioritize each person's perspective. He blends emotionally-focused ideas when relationships and attachment are central concerns. He includes mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to build small, doable changes people can use day to day.
He frames counseling as a collaborative effort. Conversations are directed toward clear goals like coping with life changes, managing mood, or improving communication. He also supports people working through adoption and foster care questions, abandonment, blended family tensions, and midlife concerns.
His background in schools and program leadership means he is comfortable with coaching around career or role changes. He offers practical tools for compassion fatigue and stress related to caregiving or aging family members. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients; confirm session formats when you schedule.
To begin, follow the site flow to complete a short questionnaire and book a first session. The subscription fee varies by location and can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs to sort priorities, feel heard, and set personal goals for stress, mood, or role changes.Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on attachment and feelings in relationships. It is useful when communication problems, commitment questions, or family conflict are central concerns. Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support mood regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss which methods fit your goals and try different ways together until something feels practical. That collaborative process helps shape goals like managing parenting strain, coping with grief, or improving communication patterns.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm available formats before booking so you can plan around work, caregiving, or travel. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel to appointments.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
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Which family and parenting concerns does he address?
He works with parenting strain, blended family tensions, adoption and foster care issues, and family-related grief or stress.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He emphasizes client-centered conversations and uses emotionally-focused and solution-focused tools to address relationship and practical problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has 19 years of experience as an LCMHC, with earlier work in group homes and school counseling leadership.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is licensed as an LCMHC in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current online options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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