I am licensed in Missouri with 30 years of professional clinical social work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, identity issues, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
MO LCSW 2012025066
AK LCSW 142897
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James is so thoughtful and lovely. He takes time to hear my concerns and help me work through tough situations and see that I am capable. I feel so lucky to have him to talk to he is always available and straight forward with me. 10/10 best therapy I have received.
Written on Oct 27, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
James helped get a hold of myself when I put my value on the hands of other people. He reminded me that I deserve to live my life the way I want, even if my girlfriend left me.
Written on Sep 18, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
James has been a really great help to me, he understood my issue immediately and developed a plan of action from the first session.
Written on Aug 12, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
James has been a calm and steadying presence for me since I began my therapy. He is able to quickly identify issues, explain them clearly and provide solutions to help me deal with my emotions in a healthy way.
Written on Aug 01, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Unorthodox way to approach therapy and I love it. The connection is stronger and the therapy is fun. He doesn’t make it boring and sad.
Written on Jul 18, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
James is down to earth and doesn’t sugarcoat anything. I highly recommend him.
Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd