Jerry Utt, LCSW
Therapist in North Carolina
Jerry Utt is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three decades of experience.
- Licensed inNorth Carolina
- LicenseC000778
- NPI 1659553832
- Experience30+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Jerry
Jerry Utt is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three decades of experience. He combines an attachment-aware lens with practical therapy tools to help people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes. He works from North Carolina and speaks English.
Jerry draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationships shape reactions and coping. He pairs that perspective with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address patterns of thinking and behavior.
Background and approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness skills are woven in to help people accept hard feelings while moving toward valued goals. Over 30 years Jerry has practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That work included crisis intervention for people in acute distress and for those navigating co-occurring substance use and mental health problems.
He has particular experience helping people manage anger, trauma-related symptoms, and the fallout of loss or major life changes. His sessions are practical and goal-oriented. People can expect clear strategies for managing symptoms, skills to reduce reactivity, and guidance on rebuilding more supported ways of relating.
Motivational interviewing techniques are used when readiness and behavior change are part of the plan. Therapy with Jerry can include short-term skills work or longer-term support depending on each person's needs. He aims to create a straightforward plan and track progress so people know what steps come next.
Credentials
- LCSW (North Carolina)
- License C000778 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1659553832 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jerry lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How attachment, ACT, and CBT work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationships shape feelings and reactions. Online sessions can help identify patterns formed in close relationships and practice new ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and to move toward what matters. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which can reduce symptoms like panic, low mood, and anger.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit the person, and adjust the plan over time. Many people use a mix of attachment work, ACT, and CBT so therapy matches both short-term needs and longer goals.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for more in-depth work and observing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging works for brief check-ins, coaching, or between-session support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping consistent contact with a licensed professional.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, career transitions, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He blends Attachment-Based Therapy with cognitive and behavioral methods. Sessions focus on skill building, emotion regulation, and understanding relationship patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical social work experience including inpatient and outpatient practice and crisis intervention work.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He is not accepting international clients; sessions are provided to clients located within applicable jurisdictions.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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