Curtis "Jim" Overby, LPC

Curtis "Jim" Overby helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the lasting effects of trauma and abuse. He also supports people who struggle with relationship strain, low self-esteem, and motivation. Jim writes plainly and aims to make the first steps feel doable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

He works from a practical, skills-focused perspective. Sessions often include talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, and practicing small behavior changes that build momentum. Jim uses techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and take manageable steps toward it.

Clients can expect a supportive tone and clear, simple steps to try between sessions. Jim emphasizes strengths and choices, and he helps people name realistic goals that fit their life. He aims to keep sessions focused and easy to understand so progress can feel real.

Jim brings eight years of professional experience as a licensed professional counselor, LPC, in South Carolina. That background includes work with anxiety disorders, social phobia, post-traumatic stress, and the kinds of communication problems that make daily life harder.

He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Those seeking help start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a time that fits their calendar.

Many people find it hard to begin. Jim acknowledges that and helps make the process straightforward and manageable.

How CBT and ACT work in online therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing the behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, social phobia, and other day-to-day difficulties by building practical skills and new daily habits.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, helps people clarify their personal values and accept difficult feelings while taking action toward what matters. It is useful for stress, trauma-related symptoms, and when avoidance or worry limits meaningful activities.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for longer talks and practice work, phone can fit a quick check-in or lower bandwidth, and chat or messaging can support brief updates and on-the-go reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.