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Jeff (Jeffery) Thompson, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- EMDR when appropriate
About Jeff
Jeff (Jeffery) Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, practicing in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. He also helps with issues such as ADHD, addictions, grief, eating concerns, and intimacy-related or sexual problems.
Jeff uses practical, problem-focused methods to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered approaches when they fit the situation. He may include EMDR or hypnotherapy for trauma-related work when clinically appropriate.
In sessions he focuses on clear tools and exercises. Clients can expect to practice new ways of thinking and responding between meetings. He also attends to values and meaning when people want to look beyond symptoms.
Jeff has worked across many settings and with a wide range of concerns over two decades. That background informs a structured yet conversational style aimed at making concepts easy to use in daily life. He emphasizes straightforward steps rather than technical language.
People who choose him often want a therapist who offers concrete strategies for coping and changing patterns. He helps set goals, track progress, and adjust methods if something is not working. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Sessions are conducted in English. Jeff practices in North Carolina as an LCMHC and does not accept international clients.
How Jeff integrates CBT, ACT and EMDR in online work
Jeff uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, short experiments, and strategies clients can use between appointments to change daily patterns.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build psychological flexibility. ACT tools help people notice what matters, accept difficult feelings, and take action toward chosen goals. For trauma-related concerns he may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which focuses on processing distressing memories when appropriate.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to decide whether CBT, ACT, EMDR, or a combination makes the most sense based on goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is tracked.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into busy schedules and using brief, focused meetings when needed. Confirm current session formats before booking to learn what is offered. Online work can make it easier to practice real-life tasks between sessions and to carry tools into everyday routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges, as well as ADHD, addictions, grief, eating issues, intimacy-related concerns, and parenting stress.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice alternative responses. Sessions include concrete exercises and homework to build new skills.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life coach, including work with trauma, performance clients, and a wide range of mental health concerns.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - practicing in North Carolina.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients; prospective clients should plan for services within North Carolina.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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