Jeff Kulley
(He/Him/His)
Psychologist
I've been a psychotherapist for 30+ years and have extensive experience working people across a wide age range, from college age to late adulthood.
I earned my doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin in 1994 and worked at Duke University's Counseling Center for 20+ years before transitioning into full-time private practice. I work effectively with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, anger, and alcohol and/or substance use concerns. Over the years, I've worked with (literally) thousands of different people, each one of them unique in countless ways. To be effective, I had to learn to be flexible in tailoring my approach to fit the unique needs of my clients. There is no "one size fits all" approach. Luckily, I enjoy getting to know people and I'm naturally curious about their unique experiences and perspectives. Interpersonally, I'm respectful and sincere but have a relaxed, informal style. I'm direct and upfront about what I'm thinking and much prefer plain language to clinical jargon. I love to use humor and laughter to build a helping relationship that can also hold the heaviest emotions and struggles. Clients find me to be authentic and relatable as a person.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Abuse
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Use
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Phobia
- Physical Assault
- Physical Stress
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Neurodivergent people
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Self Psychology
- Anger Management
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$150 — $200per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- DSHIP – North Carolina
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Psychologist
North Carolina Psychology Board
2750, North Carolina
Certificates
EMDR Therapist
EMDR Institute
Completed Levels I and II EMDR training and practice experience.
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 1994
The University of Texas at Austin
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 1986