LPC, 10 years of experience
I am compassionate, loving, and a down to earth therapist that has over 12 years of mental health experience in various different settings. Growing up as an army brat, I have traveled the majority of my life, and continue to see the benefits of living in multiple different cultures. As I continue to expand my experience, and knowledge within the mental health field, I find great joy in sharing that knowledge to help other's grow. My primary approach is centered in cognitive behavioral therapy, while also heavily leaning on choice therapy modalities. When receiving services my goal will always be to cater my modalities to the needs of the person.
Psycho-education is undervalued in my humble opinion, and is something that will always be provided within session to help with answering the question of why certain emotions can be so debilitating at times. Empowerment, self-esteem builders, and grounding techniques are common strategies encouraged weekly. Anything encouraged will be based upon the client’s worldview, and discussed as a possible activity that they are comfortable with.
Unconditional positive regard for my client. Using the client's world-view and keeping a distinct focus on positive change from their perspective goals. Helping people relate their personal difficulties, to their personal strengths.
If you are motivated to make a change, willing to take a step into an unknown space, and tired of consistently not being in a situation that makes you proud of yourself, come gain the insight, confidence, and motivation to make the changes needed.
CBT has been a treatment modality that I have used for the past 10 years. Helping people feel empowered, opposed to weighed down by intrusive thoughts, is my personal goal for individuals. This can often be achieved with the principles of CBT.
Reality/Choice therapy puts a distinct focus on how the daily choices we make impact our goals, and mindset. This simply aligns with the worldview that we as people often have to deal with, which therefore seems to be an important way of helping people understand their own difficulties. With the combination of treatment interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy, and reality therapy, a great deal of personal success can be accomplished. The overall hope is to teach people on how to utilize these principles on a daily basis to help them make goal oriented choices on a regular basis.
5 ratings with written reviews
July 1, 2025
James will make you feel heard while also working on to make you feel empowered; because he will also probe your insecurities and whatever else that he senses is immobilizing your progress and your potential to excel.
June 23, 2025
James is empathetic and an active listener. He considers the patient holistically. I never felt so seen and heard. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to reveal the core of their issues.
April 30, 2025
In all honesty if I could I'd check nearly every box for what stands out about James's style. Every session I come away with a better idea of how to work on myself and my problems and how I'm going to take more steps forward on my journey of self improvement. I exit sessions feeling empowered, enlightened, and just that much more prepared to tackle my own issues. In weeks that I've been struggling he provides a supporting voice that helps me get back on track and retake whatever progress I lost.