LISW-CP

Dr. James Smith , LISW-CP

Therapist in South Carolina

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About James

Dr. James Smith is a licensed clinician in South Carolina with 32 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship conflicts, anger, and depression. He holds the LISW-CP credential, a license that authorizes independent clinical social work practice in South Carolina. Over the course of his career he has focused on building on each person's existing strengths and helping them find practical ways to face difficult challenges. He works from a stance that the individual is the expert of their own story and aims to create a supportive environment where new perspectives and coping skills can emerge. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Dr. Smith provides steady, experienced guidance throughout that process. He combines empathic listening with evidence-informed strategies to help clients set achievable goals, manage symptoms, and improve relationships, all while honoring each person's values and pace.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and encourages actions that align with personal values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for depression, anxiety, and coping with challenging situations. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can build self-understanding and confidence at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. James Smith works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which methods best match a person's goals, preferences, and needs, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dr. Smith is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow clients to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care from different locations within the region, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for discussing sensitive topics with a therapist.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dr. James Smith have?

Dr. James Smith has 32 years of professional experience.

Is Dr. James Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LISW-CP credential. License details: SC LISW-CP 16604.

In which languages does Dr. James Smith provide therapy?

Dr. James Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. James Smith located?

He is located in South Carolina.

How can I work with Dr. James Smith as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. James Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. James Smith work with international clients?

Dr. James Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. James Smith cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issues

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualityYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English

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