About Curtis
Curtis "Jim" Overby helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He focuses on practical steps that people can use right away. Curtis is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in South Carolina with eight years of experience.
He works in a straightforward, respectful way. Curtis sees clients as the experts in their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions aim to clarify goals, reduce overwhelming emotions, and improve daily coping skills.
Background and approach
Curtis uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take small actions that match their values. This approach is useful for anxiety, social worries, and recovering from traumatic experiences.
He also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, men's issues, and post-traumatic stress. Conversations are practical and grounded, with a focus on what can change now. Curtis encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Taking the first step is often the hardest part, and Curtis emphasizes a calm, nonjudgmental start. He supports people through each phase of therapy and helps them find skills that fit their everyday life.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people identify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values even when tough emotions appear. It focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and building a meaningful life through action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to spot and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active. It is useful for social anxiety, low mood, and many day-to-day problems.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Curtis will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. Together they will try techniques, check what helps, and adjust the plan as needed so therapy fits the person's life.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging lets someone send short updates or use messaging between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit counseling around work, family, and travel while keeping the focus on steady progress.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- South Carolina
- Languages
- English