LMHC, 6 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
My career began outside of mental health, in brutal corporate environments (Arthur Andersen, PwC, Korn Ferry) where I earned an MBA in International Marketing from George Washington University, completed postgraduate work at Emory University, and engaged in complex, multi-stakeholder projects across the U.S., Asia, and Europe. Nearly a decade ago, I shifted focus from business development, talent acquisition and organizational performance to personal transformation. I have worked in a psychiatric hospital, residential treatment centers, and private practice, specializing in trauma resolution and identity restoration. I worked exclusively with convicted felons for 3-years which, by matter of necessity, forced me to learn and refine therapeutic techniques beyond anything I could have imagined. This combination of global business acumen and advanced clinical training allows me to meet executives at an entirely different level than most therapists, offering a process that is both strategically rigorous and deeply human.
The first session is a working meeting and collaborative discussion: we clarify objectives, assess challenges, and outline your formal Case Plan—identifying which of the six modalities will be prioritized, how identity exploration will be incorporated, and what benchmarks will signal progress. This process is structured but adaptive, allowing space for unexpected insights and emerging priorities. From day one, you’ll know exactly how we’ll work together and what outcomes we’re targeting.
I bring the combination of executive-level strategic thinking, creativity, adaptability and clinical expertise in advanced trauma work. My clients benefit from thousands of hours of direct application in multiple modalities, combined with lived experience navigating the pressures, politics, and unforgiving nature of corporate environments. I understand what it means to perform under scrutiny while carrying unresolved internal weight—and I know how to create a process that transforms both. No generic plans, no superficial fixes—only a custom, results-oriented partnership designed to restore clarity, purpose, and performance.
I work with professionals who are ready to move beyond managing symptoms and instead explore, target, and attempt to resolve the underlying causes—leaders who understand the stakes of their roles and the personal cost of carrying unexamined experiences and unresolved trauma. These clients value measurable results, but they also recognize that authentic leadership begins with authentic self-knowledge. They are prepared to engage in a structured process that blends evidence-based trauma work with deep identity exploration to create lasting transformation. Here’s What We’ll Work On: 1. Explore the Past – Use targeted trauma modalities to integrate and release experiences that influence current behavior. 2. Reclaim Authenticity – Reconnect with values, beliefs, and identity beyond professional roles. 3. Enhance Connection – Develop the capacity for deeper, more meaningful relationships. 4. Lead with Confidence – Strengthen composure, clarity and decision-making in high-pressure interactions. 5. Define Boundaries & Integrity – Align commitments and decisions with personal and professional values. 6. Expand Emotional Capacity – Increase tolerance for complexity, nuance, vulnerability and authenticity. 7. Commit to Sustainable Growth – Integrate tools and practices into a living framework for continued development.
I work with leaders and high-performing professionals who recognize that unresolved experiences, damaged relationships and identity conflicts can erode performance and create chaos across multiple systems. My approach integrates six evidence-based modalities—Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Eye Movement Integration (EMI), Life Stress Reduction (LSR), Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), and Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR)—within a formal Case Plan that functions like an executive roadmap to target unresolved emotions, people, places and things. Each plan begins with a collaborative assessment to define priorities, align on goals, and sequence interventions. By addressing both the deeper resolution of traumatic events and the rediscovery of authentic identity, you’ll gain practical tools for emotional regulation, clarity in decision-making, and a grounded sense of self that supports sustainable growth in every domain of life.
For executives, unresolved personal history often manifests as patterns in decision-making, leadership presence, and relationship dynamics. Using targeted modalities such as TIR, LSR, EMDR, and EMI, we address these patterns directly—working systematically until the emotional charge is more deeply resolved. Our work forms of exposure therapy to find a deeper level of closure. A curious thing can happen with trauma and exposure therapy approaches – the client laughs at the end as burdens are processed and let go of. The Case Plan ensures each step is measurable, strategic, and aligned with your professional and personal priorities. This process is not just about symptom relief—it’s about reclaiming your ability to lead decisively, connect authentically, and live in alignment with your values.
Motivational Interviewing is central to uncovering what truly drives you beyond external expectations. Combined with TIR, LSR and MRT, this approach helps clarify your core priorities, challenge limiting beliefs, and solidify commitments that feel authentic and achievable. Most importantly, you are guided to derive your own solutions using techniques that are 100% focused on you. Rather than forcing change, we work at a pace that respects your autonomy and decision-making style, building a bridge between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming—both in leadership and in life.
15 ratings with written reviews
July 29, 2025
Outstanding. I went to another therapist before I booked this and he James is 110% better then what they offered
July 24, 2025
James is one of the best people I've met in my life. He's very solution oriented, creative and a fantastic guide in your journey to better mental health. I cannot say enough fantastic things about him.
July 15, 2025
It’s been 2 sessions, and James has been able to help me understand better my concerns and provide a solution that I can use on my everyday life. I’m happy so far and I would be happy to recommend his professional services.