Dr. James Smith, LISW-CP
South Carolina · 32 years in practice
Dr. James Smith is a licensed social worker in South Carolina with over three decades of practice.
License and registration
- LISW-CP, South Carolina
- 16604 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1932960564 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 32
- 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 Smith is a licensed social worker in South Carolina with over three decades of practice. He brings 32 years of hands-on experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
He frames clients as experts in their own lives and works alongside them to build on existing strengths. His work centers on common problems like stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. He also helps people facing relationship strain, intimacy-related concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, and major life changes.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to identify realistic goals and small changes that add up over time. Dr. Smith uses several therapy approaches in session, including Systemic therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
He mixes techniques to match a person’s needs, keeping things straightforward and goal-focused. Conversations are geared toward clearer choices, better communication, and practical coping skills. He also works with issues like autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, codependency, body image, and forgiveness.
Other areas include first responder stress, fatherhood concerns, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS related worries, and family of origin patterns. Sessions are offered in English and are available through several online formats. To begin, a simple matching questionnaire helps connect people based on their needs and preferences.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- 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
Approaches James names
- Systemic Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How different approaches work online
Systemic therapy looks at how relationships and patterns influence a person’s difficulties. Online sessions can map those patterns and test small changes in communication and roles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on values and actions; it helps people notice difficult thoughts and still move toward meaningful goals. Client-Centered therapy emphasizes listening and acceptance so clients feel heard while they work through what matters to them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what they want to change. Together they choose which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made. This keeps the process collaborative and responsive to real needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues and a fuller conversation matter. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits into a day. Live chat and messaging let someone reach out with shorter updates, practice skills between sessions, or fit therapy around a busy schedule.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a practical, person-centered approach and treats clients as experts in their own lives while offering tools and strategies to reach clear goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 32 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and helping people manage a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
Credentials shown are LISW-CP and the listed location is South Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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