Dr. James Hunter Jr, LCMHC

North Carolina · 19 years in practice

Dr. James Hunter Jr is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes.

License and registration

LCMHC, North Carolina: 7233 · expires June 2028
NPI: 1366688780 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 19
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About James

Dr. James Hunter Jr is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. He uses clear, direct conversation to help clients sort priorities and find practical ways forward.

His style aims to be respectful and down-to-earth, so people feel heard and understood from the first session. With 19 years of counseling experience, he brings a long history of work in schools, group homes, and counseling programs.

Background and approach

That background gives him many practical tools for everyday problems like parenting strain, workplace stress, and relationship challenges. He helps clients translate insight into actions they can use between sessions. Dr.

Hunter uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches. He helps people tune into their emotions, notice patterns in relationships, and practice calmer responses. He also uses solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to set achievable goals and build momentum.

Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what matters most to them. Sessions often mix emotional reflection with step-by-step planning. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and move toward clearer choices, whether the issue is career stress, self-esteem, ADHD, or grief.

He works from North Carolina and provides counseling in English. International clients may be seen when scheduling allows. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions at a convenient time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Forgiveness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Approaches James names

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Online support

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name strong feelings and how those feelings shape their reactions. Online EFT sessions focus on identifying emotional patterns and practicing new responses, which can help with relationship stress, grief, and attachment concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, with the therapist offering acceptance and careful listening. In remote sessions this approach supports clients who need a steady, nonjudgmental space to talk through worries like anxiety or career decisions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These exercises translate well to video or phone sessions and can be practiced as short daily habits between meetings.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust plans based on what feels most helpful. That collaborative process helps identify whether emotionally-focused exploration, goal-oriented solution work, or mindfulness practice is the best fit.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or seeing a screen is difficult. Live chat and text are helpful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or follow-up between sessions. These options provide flexibility so work can continue even when schedules are tight.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is direct and empathetic, combining emotional exploration with practical planning. He focuses on clear steps clients can try between sessions.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 19 years of experience as a counselor and has worked in group homes, school settings, and counseling programs.

What are his credentials and location?

He holds the LCMHC credential and practices from North Carolina.

Are sessions offered in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted when scheduling allows.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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