I am licensed in North Carolina with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & coping with grief and loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Blended Family Issues, Commitment Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NC LCMHC 8341
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Dr. James is a great therapist. She listens, provide practical feedback, offers solutions snd resources.
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
We have only met once but I enjoyed talking with her and look forward to working with her.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She’s great!
Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
One of the best therapy experiences I have been part of. Dr. James has made me more confident in my decisions and helped me get mentally healthy again.
Written on Mar 06, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amazing therapist. Great listener
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. James is very prompt and helps me analyze my situations.
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder