Curtis "Jim" Overby, LPC

Curtis "Jim" Overby is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with eight years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Jim aims to make the first step feel manageable and affirms the courage it takes to begin therapy.

Jim approaches work with a straightforward, collaborative style. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them build on existing strengths. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, practical steps that fit into everyday life.

He uses techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people act in line with their values even when feelings are hard. These tools are used to address issues such as post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, communication problems, and the isolation that can follow difficult events.

Jim also supports people working through forgiveness, men's issues, and problems with motivation or confidence. He pays attention to what matters to each person and adapts the pace accordingly. The aim is to find realistic ways to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. Jim accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Approaches used online and what they do

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, supports people in identifying personal values and taking actions that match those values, even when painful feelings show up. It can help with anxiety, low motivation, and patterns that leave people feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which is useful for stress, social anxiety, and depression.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they try an approach and adjust it as needed so therapy fits the client’s life and aims.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or let someone join without being on camera if that helps them engage. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.