Love and work are essential to a meaningful life. Relationships with others define experience and work gives a sense of purpose. Disturbance in these affect well being and contribute to an overwhelmed response leading to collapse. As trauma is relational so is recovery and healing. Having the right therapeutic alliance is a key element and requires, attunement and constistency. James has over 17 years of clinical experience treating diverse individuals in a variety of settings. As a Mind-Body-Awareness trained therapist, he works with adults having problems with anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. In addition to having a graduate degree in Social Work from San Jose State University; he also attended years of practicum training from the following: Certification in Somatic Experiencing from SE Trauma Institute; Sierra Institute for Contemporary Gestalt Training; Professional Training in Hakomi Mindfulness-Based Experiential Psychotherapy Santa Cruz; iRest Integrative Restoration, an evidence informed meditation practice for trauma; Certification in Satyananda Yoga Nidra; and Completion of 500 hours of Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training.
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Experiential. Mind/Body Awareness. Somatic experiencing. Relational therapy.
Empathetic to each person’s individual struggle. Working somatically and getting a sense of what’s happening. Compassionate and interested in helping. Interactive based on what you need.
Having a weakness, a crisis, or an illness can be a transition to an accomplished strength. With proper support, connection, and engagement, inner resources are accessed that allow for growth and resilience and the possibility of change, healing, and transformation.
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11 ratings with written reviews
April 15, 2026
James is excellent! He is personable and effective. I highly recommend him!
March 10, 2026
Well aware about the importance of the right fit between a therapist and patient, I looked at many profiles before committing. When I came across James Kurtz’s and read about his treatment approaches and experience, I knew I had found the right one. My initial reaction proved right after one session. I appreciate his intelligence, his open-mindedness, and the warmth he exudes immensely. A good listener, I also appreciate his questions and comments. I am very grateful to James for his help.
November 3, 2025
James helps to slow me down and be in my body vs. just my mind, get in touch with what makes me feel good and grateful vs. be torn down by recent events, and find ways to do this on my own between sessions..