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About me
You have come to the right place! My Name is James Birks (pronouns: he, him) I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California. I am a Southern California native and completed my Bachelors of Psychology at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and my Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Southern California (USC). I completed my extensive clinical training at the Los Angeles LGBT Center and several other community based organizations. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families regarding depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship/marriage dynamics and career concerns.
Taking the first step to get help can be hard which is why I make it my mission to create a non-judgmental and supportive environment and focus on building a caring and empathetic relationships with each one of my clients. I will encourage you to be honest and vulnerable so that you may move toward being your most authentic self. Together we will create a unique and individual plan that will address your specific goals as well as building your knowledge and skills to provide conflict resolution and symptom relief.
Embarking on a therapeutic journey takes work and commitment and if you are willing to put in the work I am committed to helping you succeed.
Professional experience
6yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety
LGBTQ+
Relationships
Depression
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder
License information
CA LMFT 98911
Reviews
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James rocks. He truly reads and listens to my ramblings. Into his response he incorporates thought out suggestions, resources and positive feedback. James and BetterHelp is a good thing.
Written on Sep 14, 2018 after therapy with James for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career
I am very grateful that I found out about BetterHelp and my counselor as well. My counselor is very understanding and responds to everything I have to say. Would strongly recommend to everyone who needs counseling.
Written on Apr 28, 2018 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, anger, career, and bipolar
I love the ability to send a message when I’m thinking about it instead of having to wait for an appointment and forgetting about what I wanted to talk about. Then getting a response is wonderful.
Written on Apr 28, 2018 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family, parenting, self esteem, anger, and career
Really understanding, friendly and compassionate.
Written on Apr 23, 2018 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, intimacy-related, eating, sleeping, self esteem, and bipolar
James is punctual, insightful, and thoughtful. He is sincere and addresses my concerns. He provides helpful resources and reading material related to my concerns. I would recommend him to anyone looking for professional help with managing anxiety and depression.
Written on Apr 23, 2018 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and bipolar
I am grateful to have James as my therapist. He is competent, understanding, supportive, and everything I think a good therapist needs to be. I feel safe, heard, and uplifted when I open up to him.
Written on Apr 23, 2018 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, and self esteem