Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Jerry works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jerry
Jerry Utt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of practice. He focuses on practical strategies that help people manage strong emotions like anger, stress, anxiety, and grief. He speaks plainly and aims to make next steps clear for worried parents and adults seeking support.
He trained in behavioral health early in his career and completed a Master of Social Work at the University of South Carolina.
Background and approach
Much of his work has taken place in both inpatient and outpatient settings, so he is familiar with crisis situations and high-stress moments. That history informs how he responds when problems feel urgent. His approach blends evidence-based methods such as acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive behavioral work, and mindfulness.
He also draws on attachment-focused ideas to understand how relationships and early bonds affect current reactions. He uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. In session he focuses on concrete skills - handling anger, reducing anxiety, coping with depression, and addressing substance use when it’s part of the picture.
He helps people apply techniques between sessions so progress carries into everyday life. He also supports people facing medical or caregiving stress, chronic illness, and major life transitions. Jerry practices from North Carolina and offers services in English.
He aims to make therapy straightforward and usable, with a focus on small, manageable steps that lead to lasting change.
What Jerry works with
Everything Jerry lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jerry's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Jerry lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Anger and Stress Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting trapped by them, then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anger, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises to change responses and behavior, which often helps with anger, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm in heated moments.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful to the client. That way approaches can be blended or adjusted together so the work fits each person's needs and pace.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and structured exercises, phone calls work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text messaging helps keep momentum between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments while keeping a steady path toward better emotion management.
Questions people ask about Jerry
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Areas include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self esteem, addictions, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, career stress, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes.
What is the general therapy style used in sessions?
Sessions emphasize practical, skills-based work using approaches like acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, attachment-focused thinking, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 30 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has long worked with crisis intervention and complex behavioral health concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available for online work?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.