LuAnn Jefferson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
North Carolina therapists accepting new clients
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About LuAnn
As a licensed therapist with 25 years of experience in New York, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate issues like depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and interpersonal dynamics. I am deeply committed to creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth.
My therapeutic approach centers on understanding each person’s unique journey, with particular expertise in addressing social anxiety, workplace challenges, mood disorders, and relationship patterns. I work collaboratively with clients to build self-compassion, improve communication skills, and develop resilient coping mechanisms.
I bring a warm, empathetic perspective to therapy, believing that every individual has inherent strength and capacity for healing. My goal is to support you in discovering your inner resources, breaking through emotional barriers, and creating more fulfilling connections with yourself and others.
What LuAnn helps with
- Addictions
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
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- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How LuAnn works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
What clients say
- “I’m glad I was paired with LuAnn. I was uncertain about sharing with a stranger, over the phone no less, but LuAnn is very friendly and fun to talk to. And I am always impressed with her notes for things I work on on my own. She’s been a great help!”
- “Luann is the best! I can tell she really cares and wants to provide the best support even in between sessions”
- “I recommend 10/10”
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- “LuAnn is a wonderful therapist with a calm and thoughtful approach. I would highly recommend her.”
- “I’m incredibly grateful for the support and guidance I’ve received. LuAnn is compassionate, attentive, and creates a safe, comfortable space to open up. I’ve gained valuable tools and a much better understanding of myself and my reaction to situations. I always leave sessions feeling more grounded and supported—I highly recommend her!”
- “She is fabulous. Such an understanding and compassionate therapist - I can't say enough about her. I was completely comfortable talking to her on our first session together. Love talking to her.”
- “Although, just trying to reschedule appointment, would highly recommend LuAnn Jefferson. Hoping to continue till most issues resolved . So far am very satisfied.”
- “LuAnne is patient, kind and knowledgeable.<br /> She made me feel comfortable right away”
- “I had been postponing therapy for years, but LuAnn has been amazing! I am now in a much better place than I was before we started and I always look forward to our chats.”
- “I was really nervous about starting therapy, years of emotional trauma and feeling undermined and mistreated made it hard to reach out for help, but I’m glad I did I love my sessions with LuAnn Jefferson she’s very kind and understanding I don’t feel judged or misunderstood I look forward to my sessions and better help has been a great tool for my wellbeing and mental health”
- “I have loved my sessions with LuAnn. She has helped me to work through my struggles and continues to help me process my traumas and emotions. Could not recommend a more compassionate and genuine therapist!”
- “Luann is wonderful! I appreciate her so much and she always listens to my concerns and provides helpful feedback!”
- “She’s very understanding, she sees things from both sides, stays neutral and doesn’t take a sides and really is helping work through me and my partners issues.”
- “LuAnn is wonderful and I’m so thankful we were paired up on this journey! I have never had a therapist that I felt so comfortable talking to. She is not at all judgmental and offers helpful advice and thoughtful insight. She is very personable and easy to talk to and I appreciate her so much!”
- “Since I’ve started talking with LuAnn I have noticed big changes in my mood. Others have told me they have noticed as well. She is amazing.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.