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Entry 013885North Carolina / United States

Jeff (Jeffery) Thompson

Jeff (Jeffery) Thompson, LCMHC

North Carolina 20 years in practice

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LCMHC in North Carolina - stress and trauma focus

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  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • EMDR when appropriate

About Jeff

LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) in North Carolina with 20 years of experience, Jeff (Jeffery) Thompson helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues. He works with adults on problems like self-esteem, addictions, grief, eating concerns, parenting stresses, anger, depression, ADHD, and intimacy-related matters. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect his long clinical background.

Jeff describes his method as practical and person-focused. He mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Existential ideas, and EMDR when appropriate. He leans toward straightforward conversation and evidence-based techniques aimed at real-life problems.

In sessions he helps people clarify values, test unhelpful thoughts, and practice small behavioral steps. For trauma-related work he may integrate EMDR alongside talk-based strategies. He also uses mindfulness and acceptance tools from ACT to handle anxiety and stress.

Jeff draws on two decades of clinical work to support people through life changes and complex emotional challenges. He frames therapy as collaborative problem solving rather than labeling. He pays attention to coping skills and practical steps people can use between sessions.

People looking to begin are invited to use the site's matching process and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.

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How ACT, CBT, and EMDR are used in remote work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and when decisions feel stuck.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavior changes. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and patterns that interfere with daily life.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that processes distressing memories through guided procedures and bilateral stimulation when appropriate. It is used for post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences and pick methods together. That collaborative decision can shift as needs change during therapy.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people choose remote options to fit therapy into workdays, reduce commute time, or have shorter check-in sessions when schedules are tight. Remote sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments while balancing family, work, and other responsibilities.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, addictions, grief, eating issues, parenting struggles, anger, depression, ADHD, and related topics.

What is his therapeutic style?

He combines CBT, ACT, client-centered approaches, existential ideas, and EMDR when suitable. The work is conversational and focused on practical skills and values-based goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 20 years of experience as a clinician working with a wide range of concerns including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and performance issues.

What credentials and region does he practise in?

He is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and provides services within that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Jeff (Jeffery) Thompson

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