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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- CBT and ACT methods
About James
Dr. James Smith is a South Carolina LISW-CP with 32 years of professional experience. He works mainly with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, depression, and life changes. He also supports people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. Sessions are conducted in English and his practice is based in South Carolina.
Smith frames clients as the experts on their own lives. He focuses on practical steps and skills people can use between meetings. Expect straightforward conversation about patterns, choices, and small behavior changes that add up over time.
He uses several evidence-based approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages identifying values and taking committed action. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy contribute skills for emotional regulation and present-moment awareness.
In sessions he listens for what matters most to each person and helps set clear, achievable goals. He pays attention to communication problems, family-of-origin patterns, and issues like caregiver stress, codependency, and body image concerns. He also works with people navigating gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS related stress, and first responder challenges.
People who choose him often want practical tools and steady guidance. To begin, readers should use the site process to see online therapy options, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. It focuses on behavior change and managing difficult thoughts so life feels more meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss your goals and preferences, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust as you progress. The aim is to find practical strategies that feel helpful and doable between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or to have shorter check-ins when time is limited. They also remove travel time and allow sessions to happen from wherever you are able to focus and participate. Many people find skills practice and homework fit more naturally when sessions are scheduled around everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to help people develop skills and change patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 32 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds the South Carolina LISW-CP credential and practices in South Carolina.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.