I’m really glad you’re considering therapy—it’s a powerful step toward understanding yourself and making positive changes. It’s completely normal to have questions or feel uncertain in the beginning. The most important part is that you’re open to exploring your thoughts and feelings in a safe, nonjudgmental space. I'm here to support you in whatever way is most helpful, whether that’s answering questions, helping you get started, or just listening. You don’t have to figure it all out at once—just taking this first step is already meaningful. My professional training and certifications include holistic counseling, trauma, cognitive, dialectical, internal family systems, somatic stabilization, neurobiology, and mindfulness interventions. I collaborate with individuals, both men and women, and focus on the four pillars of wellness: mind, body, spirit, and environment.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Clients can expect a friendly and compassionate experience that provides a comprehensive intake and understanding of their goals outlined in a treatment plan. I take time to use assessment instruments in order to ensure accurate diagnosis and evidence-based therapy (EBT).

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

One of my greatest strengths as a clinician is my ability to motivate clients in a way that feels empowering rather than prescriptive. I strive to help clients reconnect with their own reasons for change, cultivating internal drive and sustainable growth. I pair that with a deep sense of understanding—I make it a priority to truly hear my clients, meeting them where they are and creating a space that feels safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental. Accountability is the third pillar of my approach: I maintain a strong professional ethic and also support clients in holding themselves accountable, not through shame or pressure, but through clarity, consistency, and compassionate guidance. Together, these strengths create a therapeutic environment that is both supportive and transformative.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I am best positioned to help clients who are struggling with juggling multiple competing priorities, anxiety, developmental trauma, and stress management through open communication and a willingness to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Ideally, individuals who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives and are comfortable with self-reflection and commitment to the therapeutic process, which can feel slow sometimes.

About Cailin James