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Hello, and congratulations on your first step in becoming BetterHelped. With blended experience in different therapeutic settings and modalities, including Inpatient, Outpatient and Corrections, I am confident that I have the tools, experience and knowledge to assist and support you in your endeavor to rise above life challenges. I hold a Master's of Arts in Professional Clinical Counseling and I am licensed as a Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I am certified as a Co-Occurring Counselor by the Pennsylvania Certification Board and specialize in providing counseling to those affected by both mental health and substance use disorders.
I believe that having a strong therapeutic alliance is at the core of successful outcomes. I believe that having a good connection with your counselor is key to putting theory into practice. That being said, my main goal, with any therapeutic encounter I have, is to create a working environment that feels safe, positive and non-judgmental. I employ creative methods in my effort to encourage and allow you to be YOU and to help you feel more comfortable in your own skin. I strive to empower you as an individual and help you bring all your personal strengths out to the forefront. I aim to assist you to strengthen the connection with the inner voice I am confident you have deep down, as I aspire to get you to see your ability to self-heal.
Thank you for considering me as your next counselor and I look forward to being a part in your self-search endeavor.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Attachment Issues, Body Image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Forgiveness, Immigration Issues, Life Purpose, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Avia James. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I haven't met all the therapists in the world, but I'm still pretty sure Avia is the best one ever. Such a great heart and amazing application of her expertise.
Written on Feb 19, 2022 after therapy with Avia for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She the best I would highly recommend her
Written on Jan 10, 2022 after therapy with Avia for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve been working with Avia for a long time. She’s a great therapist and I couldn’t be more thankful for her help. I believe that her services have helped me progress in ways I didn’t believe therapy could do when we began working together, and still don’t fully understand myself. I’m glad she got me to trust her.
Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Avia for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Avia has taken the time to really get to understand where I am coming from and help me discover the root of my issues so I can work on healing and growing
Written on Nov 18, 2021 after therapy with Avia for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
She is compassionate and validating. I don't know where I'd be without her. And she's very flexible with timing and always responds quickly.
Written on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with Avia for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Working with her for two years now. I’ve made a lot of progress and she is good at seeing the next steps, changing where needed, and also recalling where I started from to show me progress.
Written on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with Avia for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Avia is incredibly patient and accepting. Opening up to a stranger (even if they are a licensed therapist) is always hard, but she makes it easy. Been with her over the year and I'm very thankful to have her.
Written on Jun 02, 2021 after therapy with Avia for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Avia has been a wonderful and monumental addition to my life, in helping me navigate my thoughts, feelings, and how I can learn to appropriately respond to, or react to all the range of situations, and emotions, that occur around, and within me.
Even just after our short time together, I already feel more in tune, purposeful, and centered in my daily decisions, and my approach and analytics of the experiences and situations that affect me positively, negatively, or indifferently.
I've learned a lot of useful tools and life skills from her on how to be the best person I can be for myself, and how that will generally improve my relation to myself, others, and lie as a whole.
She is honest, compassionate, really caring, and a great listener and contributor. I'm lucky to have someone with such wonderful qualities and patience, helping me come together in my whole self and well being. She is right where she is meant to be, doing what is she is meant to do, and if you want/let her, she can help you get there too.
Written on May 05, 2021 after therapy with Avia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
Avia is the best kind of counselor: open-minded, has expertise, resourceful, and is flexible and not “married” to one paradigm. Therefore, my interactions with her are always productive. I’ve not had a single session where I don’t gain some understanding or realize what next steps or tweaks to my healing strategy I should take. Thanks, Avia!
Written on Mar 31, 2021 after therapy with Avia for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Avia has helped more than I could have ever imagined over the past months. She has always responded to me and helped me regain control of my emotions and self. I am extremely grateful she is my counselor.
Written on Jan 03, 2021 after therapy with Avia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
There are not enough good things I can say about Avia. I know that ever patient needs to search in order to find a good fit for them, and I know 100% that she is the counselor for me. I feel no judgement at all, she gets my sense of humor, and she can tell when I'm feeling down or upset even before I tell her. She has taken the time to truly get to know me and I just appreciate her so much. Anyone would be lucky to have her as a therapist.
Written on Nov 02, 2020 after therapy with Avia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
Avia is always there when I need her, and helps based on my personality and needs.
Written on Oct 14, 2020 after therapy with Avia for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Avia has really helped me getting a better view of myself and the sources of my anxiety. It's been a few months and even though I'm still in the struggle, my life has clearly improved and I feel I have more tools to help me. She's very kind and supportive, she has also answered my text messages and helped me on days when I was struggling but we're not scheduled dates. She's very kind, I'm very glad I've had the chance to talk to her these months, thank you!
Written on Sep 07, 2020 after therapy with Avia for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I am very confident in telling Avia what my struggles are. She listens to me and it very professional, and offers professional advise. She is also flexible with her schedule.
Written on Aug 24, 2020 after therapy with Avia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
Great!
Written on Jul 19, 2020 after therapy with Avia for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
She is the best. She always makes me feel comfortable and understood. She is readily available whenever I need her and I have complete confidence in her as my counselor. She has helped me in so many ways.
Written on Jun 16, 2020 after therapy with Avia for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Avia was the absolute best choice for me to be paired with. She understands me completely. I feel very comfortable when talking with her.
Written on Jun 15, 2020 after therapy with Avia for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
I honestly don't even know where to begin with this review. There are so many great things to say about Avia, I don't know where to start! She is the first therapist that has actually listened to me. Not only what I am saying, but how I am saying it. She is excellent at replying outside of sessions and is very straightforward but in the most comforting way. I'm honestly not sure how she does it. I am beyond happy that I get to work with her and I look forward to changing my behaviors with her help.
Written on Apr 19, 2020 after therapy with Avia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Avia is very supportive, very available, an excellent listener, and very involved in trying to help me figure out what my problems are and how to resolve them.
Written on Apr 02, 2020 after therapy with Avia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Avia James is a wonderful counselor and I highly recommend her. She holds space and empowers me to look within myself and make the best decisions for myself. She’s extremely professional and kind, and I always look forward to our time together discussing how I can improve my relationship with myself and people around me.
Written on Jan 11, 2020 after therapy with Avia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
I feel so grateful for being paired up with Avia as my therapist. She has really helped me change my way of thinking and has helped me build confidence and motivation to tackle goals and set myself up for success. She never makes my issues feel trivial and is so patient and understanding. Since starting working Avia, I feel so much better equipped to face challenges and overcome them. I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you Avia!!
Written on Jan 06, 2020 after therapy with Avia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I am absolutely blown away by Avia's expertise and helpfulness. I've been in therapy for over ten years and FINALLY feel like I've found someone who listens, cares, and truly wants to help. I'm so thankful to Avia and BetterHelp! I definitely plan to stick around for a while!
Written on Nov 18, 2019 after therapy with Avia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I was already recommending BetterHelp to others after just one session.
Written on Nov 05, 2019 after therapy with Avia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
A very very friendly, understanding and helpful woman. Thank you!
Written on Jul 15, 2019 after therapy with Avia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
She is so sweet and really makes an effort to fully understand what you're going through so she can provide you with the best help there is. Definitely recommend!
Written on Nov 12, 2018 after therapy with Avia for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
She has been amazing so far and extremely helpful. She has given great advice and does not judge at all. She has a true gift!
Written on Nov 06, 2018 after therapy with Avia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Ms. James is very professional and adaptable.
Written on Oct 29, 2018 after therapy with Avia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Avia is wonderful! I've been going to a traditional therapist for the past few months with little success. She was able to help me in one session. She gives out wonderful worksheets, explains the material, and works with my needs. Avia and BetterHelp are a blessing in my life, thank you!
Written on Oct 25, 2018 after therapy with Avia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
She’s absolutely lovely. She’s very upfront and honest with you and she very much comes across as someone who, from the very beginning, is on your side and wants you to be your best. I’m quite happy with her so far and look forward to working with her on my recovery :)
Written on Oct 25, 2018 after therapy with Avia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Immediate establishment of rapport and understanding of next steps. Comfortable with a dynamic approach to therapy, and 100% honest, intelligent, and believable. Looking forward to all future sessions, and to the results this work will bring.
Written on Oct 18, 2018 after therapy with Avia for 2 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Avia is a very patient and helpful therapist. Highly recommend!
Written on Oct 09, 2018 after therapy with Avia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders
Literally the best counselor I have ever had. She is so kind and non-judgemental and asks you the best questions to help you think differently about what you are discussing with her. She makes sharing things so easy and she makes you feel welcomed and safe. She is soooo positive, thorough and also very educated because she helps you set goals. Avia James is da best best best! I am so glad I got paired up with her and she is also very reliable. She responds back quickly and is always there when you need her! Thank you for all you do! (: I would recommend her to anyone! She is my favorite counselor that I’ve worked with through online counseling.
Written on Sep 27, 2018 after therapy with Avia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and career difficulties
Avia is honestly the best counselor I have ever experienced! She is so kind and caring, and just really understands me. I have come miles fro where I once was, and it is all thanks to her :)
Written on Aug 23, 2018 after therapy with Avia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
Avia is very thoughtful and a positive influence on me as a patient. She is reliable and always available. She gives good suggestions on what I need to improve on and gives me something to work towards. Her help and support has given me more confidence to better reach my goals and improve my mental health.
Written on Aug 05, 2018 after therapy with Avia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and bipolar
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