I am licensed (LCSW) in Utah and Arizona with 20+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, anger, healing from trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, and relationship issues. I am also certified in addictions counseling (MAC) and have 20+ years experience helping clients address those issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I know that it takes courage to seek out a more functional, fulfilling, and happier life and to take the first steps towards positive change. I am here to assist, support, and empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
UT LCSW 288060-3501
AZ LCSW LCSW-20651
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James is super understanding and he will find ways to relate with you and present you with super effective techniques. Would definitely recommend!
Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I appreciate James' experience and knowledge greatly. He understands my issues and offers a great way to reflect upon them.
Written on Oct 05, 2024 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very Professional and understanding. Highly recommended!
Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
James has been helped me greatly. I appreciate his ear and his advice.
Written on Aug 07, 2024 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and grief
James is Great and can relate to my situation and help me figure out my next steps
Written on Jul 12, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Polite, considerate, understanding.
Written on Jun 11, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life ch