Jerry Utt, LCSW
Effective, practical support for stress and parenting
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Jerry
Jerry Utt is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience. He draws on long experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings to help people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, or addiction. Jerry writes plainly and focuses on practical steps parents and individuals can use right away.
He begins sessions by listening to what matters most and then suggests simple, doable strategies. He often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness practices to help people notice unhelpful patterns and choose different actions.
Background and approach
He uses Motivational Interviewing to encourage steps toward change and support the will to try new things. Jerry has worked with people facing trauma, grief, anger, and relationship or family strain, and he brings long experience in crisis intervention. He has helped clients dealing with chronic pain, medical illness, substance use, and co-occurring mental health concerns.
He aims to make sessions practical and goal-focused so people can see small differences week to week. His practice emphasizes straightforward skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and coping with life transitions. Parents may find his approach useful for stress and parenting-related concerns, especially when life feels overwhelming.
Jerry keeps language direct and accessible to make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. He practices in North Carolina and conducts sessions in English. Jerry encourages people to take the first step when they're ready and will work with them to create a plan that fits their situation.
What Jerry works with
Everything Jerry lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jerry helps people with.
- 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.
Practical approaches for online therapy and parenting stress
Jerry commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and day-to-day parenting stress because it breaks problems into small, manageable steps.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck and choose actions that match their values. ACT can help with long-term challenges like chronic worry or shifting priorities during life changes. Attachment-Based ideas often guide conversations about how early patterns affect current relationships and communication, which can be useful when parenting or rebuilding trust.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest techniques to try. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan over time so work in sessions fits daily life.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quicker check-ins, and text messaging helps with short updates or tracking progress between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Jerry
What concerns does Jerry commonly help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, addictions, relationship and family strain, parenting concerns, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and straightforward with an emphasis on skills and small changes. He blends cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address everyday problems.
How long has he practiced clinical social work?
He brings 30 years of experience in clinical social work, including work in inpatient and outpatient settings and crisis intervention for severe behavioral health and substance use issues.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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