I am licensed in South Carolina with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy related issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
SC LISW-CP 16604
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. James Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Smith has helped me find better ways to channel my anger, and be present in the moment after the last month of meeting with him years of crippling anxiety is slowly being lifted off of my shoulders. I don’t think I could’ve found anyone better to lead me and guide me through this season of life.
Written on Aug 27, 2026 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
only have had a few session but I'm very comfortable with him. very nice man to talk with
Written on Aug 25, 2026 after therapy with James for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Smith has a great professional approach and I can tell he truly cares about his clients and their wellbeing. I look forward to our future sessions.
Written on Jun 02, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Amazing
Written on Jan 27, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr Smith has been extremely helpful to me.
Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties
Dr. James (as I call him) is so amazing! He has actively listened to my issues and is helping me work through them effectively. When he communicates with me, he will summarize my feelings and give feedback, then asking me to summarize his feedback. It helps both of us grasps what we communicate about and how we can understand each other. He is very personable, easy to talk to and confide in. He will hold me accountable for my thoughts and actions, and give positive alternatives. I would definitely recommend Dr. James Smith to my friends and family! He is the absolute BEST!!!
Written on Aug 29, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues