About Curtis
Curtis "Jim" Overby is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina who helps people manage stress and anxiety. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Jim uses straightforward, respectful conversation to help clients find what works for them.
He believes clients are the experts on their own lives. In sessions he listens first, then offers practical steps that fit each person's goals and daily life.
Background and approach
He encourages small changes that build confidence over time. Jim draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take steps toward them despite difficult feelings.
These are tools he adapts to each person's situation rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. With eight years of experience, Jim focuses on clear feedback and measurable progress. He works with issues such as communication problems, forgiveness, isolation, men's issues, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
Sessions aim to reduce distress and increase skills you can use between meetings. People who reach out can expect a calm, goal-focused style. Jim recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and supports clients through the early steps of change.
How ACT and CBT work in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and for rebuilding a sense of purpose after trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, explain options like ACT or CBT, and together decide which methods to try first. The plan can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are good for face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people reflect between meetings. These options offer flexibility for different schedules and day-to-day needs, making it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work and family life.
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What this therapist works with
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- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
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- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- South Carolina
- Languages
- English
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