I am a clinical psychologist with 38 years of experience. I have worked with couples, families, individuals, groups, forensic clients including those in the criminal system as well as clients who are involved in the family court system. My core approach is to quickly appraise the psycho-social, biological, and spiritual components of my client's lives, seeking to target and move towards solutions seeking to ameliorate the suffering that their symptoms reflect. I am a non-judgemental therapist, who seeks to build an alliance with my clients to create a sense of safety and respect. I look at symptoms, such as anxiety or depression, as multi-modal, including early childhood attachment problems as well as cognitive dysfunctions and biological influences. I seek to view people wholistically, not as people who have problems, but instead as courageous individuals who have done the best they could as a result of what has happened to them. Most clients that I have worked with consider me as easy to talk to while also conceptualizing their issues well and intervening effectively.
I would love to work with you in a collaborative effort to solve and lessen the pain that you may be struggling with.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
IL Psychologist 071004954
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Dr Bedell is kind, respectful, knowledgeable, man of God. He listens, is wise. He's shared feedback on what I had been experiencing based on the few details that I gave. I greatly appreciate and recommend him.
Written on Oct 09, 2026 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
My mental health has greatly improved after having Dr. Bedell as my therapist for the last year.
Written on Sep 29, 2026 after therapy with James for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He is a kind, knowledgeable godsend.
Written on Aug 06, 2026 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Bedell has a wealth of experience and truly cares about his clients.
Written on Oct 16, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Appreciate his listening skills and how he can redirect my negative thoughts into something that can be positive or motivating. Helping me understand why I am the way I am because of my childhood and past relationships has been very important in this stage of growth in my life.
Written on Aug 17, 2025 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
He's great at what he does.
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem