Licensed clinical social worker recordSouth Carolina
James Jefferson, LCSW, LICSW
South Carolina
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and life changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in South Carolina
- LISW-CP, licence 15512
- Licensed in Washington
- LICSW, licence SWI.LW.61671162
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904019291
- NPI
- 1932716172
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- South Carolina
These details come from information James supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Acceptance and commitment
- Relationship issues
About James
James Jefferson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in South Carolina with six years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting stress, and work-related pressures.
James practices in a direct, practical way. Sessions emphasize clear goals, step-by-step strategies, and skills you can use between meetings. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness to help people manage symptoms and make daily changes.
He also works on issues that show up alongside other concerns. That includes ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and problems tied to money or career. He is experienced with topics related to gender and sexual identity, including gender dysphoria, LGBT matters, and alternative sex culture topics such as BDSM and kink.
James frames therapy as a collaborative process. He listens for what is most urgent, then suggests practical steps and coping tools. Progress is tracked in concrete ways, like changes in routines, mood, or relationships.
He accepts international clients and offers sessions that fit into busy lives. Before scheduling, confirm the current session formats and scheduling details to make sure they match your needs.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move life in a chosen direction, which many people use for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It teaches practical skills for changing thinking, managing anxiety, and improving routines. Mindfulness Therapy adds short attention practices to reduce reactivity and build steady habits.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, what feels most urgent, and which methods seem most useful. Together you plan a path that fits your needs and preferences rather than sticking to a single method.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on busy days. They also allow people who live far from a therapist to connect with licensed professionals who use ACT, CBT, and mindfulness in their practice.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Washington, Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, parenting stress, and career and money concerns among other topics.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, goal-focused work drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT, client-centered methods, and mindfulness. Sessions emphasize clear steps and skills to use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. Licenses listed are VA LCSW and WA LICSW, and he practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any location-based requirements before booking.
How are session formats arranged?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the available session formats when you begin booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers