LMFT, 15 years of experience
Born at Camp Pendleton, California, James McLintock, LMFT #114137 is a keynote speaker for paramedics, law enforcement, firefighters, emergency telecommunication professionals, and is a member of emergency responder peer support teams. He co-hosts the 9-1-1 podcast series "H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup", is the author of peer support mental health articles, and is a mental wellness trainer for law enforcement, fire service, and military agencies throughout California. When he’s not at work, Jim enjoys a variety of outdoor sports and activities including surfing, bodysurfing, competitive beach volleyball, horse and cattle drives, laughing with his friends and family, hiking and camping with his CattleDog/Border Collie "Prairie", road trips across the USA, family reunions in Ohio—and the simplicity of some downtime with a cup of coffee. Read more about James McLintock here: McLintockCounseling.com
That they can have a fair, two-way conversation with me--where they are heard, understood, and valued. Very often, I have found that clients are thirsting for safety from others--where they are listened to--and not judged. I have found great comfort in the Rudyard Kipling quote, "For the strength of The Wolf is The Pack--and The Strength of The Pack is The Wolf." Don't be a lone wolf. The wisdom of your pack is just an email or phone call away.
I consider the positive characteristics of my clients--to help each of them search for self-awareness and growth that is anchored in wisdom, discernment, grace, and mercy--for self and for others. We tend to have a personal sense of our behavior--what works, what doesn't, and what changes we thirst to make in our lives. I emphasize a person’s positive traits and behaviors, how we can learn from the past, heal, reload and relaunch. Self-forgiveness is vital, and the sooner we release from guilt, shame, fear, and doubt, the sooner healing can occur. My theoretical orientations include—but are not limited to—Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Woundedness Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma Therapy and Talk Therapy.
I have learned the value of helping clients be heard and feel a sense of grace, mercy, care, and concern. While I’ve been helping emergency responder professionals resolve personal issues for well over a decade now—I offer professional counseling to ALL ADULTS IN CALIFORNIA—no matter what you do for a living. Let’s work together to manage difficult emotions, overcome negative thinking, increase confidence, and create more loving relationship with yourself--and those around you.