Terence Hunt, LCMHC

Terence Hunt is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with 28 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling. He works with adults and couples across a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, grief, relationship and family challenges, and issues related to career and life changes. He also supports clients facing anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Terence brings experience supporting veterans and members of the armed forces, and he has helped people manage problems such as abandonment, codependency, communication difficulties, control issues, and drug or alcohol addiction. He provides care for those coping with infidelity, isolation or loneliness, guilt and shame, and the search for life purpose. His practice addresses both the emotional and practical aspects of recovery and growth.

As a licensed professional, Terence aims to work collaboratively with clients to facilitate healing and clarify direction. He focuses on empowering individuals to overcome barriers, pursue their goals, and move toward a more positive tomorrow. He provides services in English and is accepting international clients.

Approaches That Guide Online Care and Recovery

Terence uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist follows their needs - this approach helps people who want to explore personal values, rebuilding relationships, and life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is applied to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - it is often effective for anxiety, depression, and problems with coping and stress. Motivational Interviewing is used to help clients find their own reasons to change and to build motivation for recovery - it is particularly useful for addiction, ambivalence about change, and goal-oriented work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and is determined collaboratively. Terence and each client assess goals, preferences, and progress together to select or adapt methods that fit the client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or while traveling, and choose the modality that feels most comfortable for each stage of work with a licensed professional or therapist.