As a licensed therapist with three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through life's most challenging transitions and emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate complex personal experiences, including grief, career difficulties, self-worth challenges, and significant life changes.
I offer compassionate direct support for a wide range of concerns, including communication problems, isolation, workplace dynamics, relationship transitions, and personal growth. My approach is particularly attuned to men's issues, midlife challenges, older adult/ retirement support, and the unique experiences of first responders, veterans, and members of the intelligence community.
With a deep understanding of human resilience, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, heal from past experiences, and develop stronger coping strategies. My work centers on helping individuals rediscover their sense of purpose, work through guilt and shame, and build more fulfilling lives.
I'm committed to walking alongside my clients, offering guidance and support as they navigate complex emotional terrain and work towards personal transformation.
Professional experience
31 yrs in practice
GriefSelf esteem, MotivationCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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James 'Ed' Hagins was a great help during my time of need. His expertise, attitude and perspectives were very helpful and helped to stabilize me. I looked for someone who is very direct and has experience around with certain topics. I was worried whether I could find somebody I could trust in and open up to. Immediately during our first conversation, I knew Ed was a great match for me. Thank you very much.
Written on Mar 22, 2026 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and grief
James is honest and supports being honest with yourself. Even though honesty can be difficult he is aware of how vital it can be to fix a situation. He doesn’t lead you on and try to have you reach a conclusion. I Highly recommend James!
Written on Mar 18, 2026 after therapy with James for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
James has been a lifeline during some big changes and stresses.
Written on Feb 03, 2026 after therapy with James for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Enjoy talking to him and appreciate his approach in giving direct opinions and advice.
Written on Jan 27, 2026 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
James is a thoughtful and intelligent man and I appreciate his honest reflections.
Written on Jan 01, 2026 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coaching
In my 2 sessions with James, he had been caring, professional and offers solutions and things I can use in my everyday life. I like his up front style.
Written on Aug 16, 2025 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
James is very intelligent and helpful
Written on Jul 19, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My first session with James was a very good experience. James was well organized and gave a thorough and direct explanation of what the process would be for our first session. We were able to have a conversation about what brought me to Better help which gave me the opportunity to open up and feel comfortable about my needs. Looking forward to moving forward.
Written on Jun 12, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
James is professional, but not too clinical. He is exactly the style suited to my needs.
Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
James is an incredible support. He's aware, intuitive, and direct. Very happy with my experience so far.
Written on Mar 27, 2025 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
James is absolutely fantastic. Hands down the best, most understanding therapist.
Written on Feb 16, 2025 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
My therapist James has been nothing but incredible and has been there to help me with all the ups and downs that I have had and has always been there to encourage me to keep going in whatever direction I’m at in that time frame. He helps to give me clarity and also to help give me strategies to conquer my next cross road.
Written on Feb 03, 2025 after therapy with James for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
James is amazing, he listens and acknowledges what you are saying, and he takes immediate action towards the best help.
Written on Jan 30, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Amazing listener and experienced professional
Written on Jan 26, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
James is quite possibly the best therapist I’ve ever seen. He really listens and provides advice and guidance that is helpful and achievable. He is kind and thoughtful and I would recommend him to anyone.
Written on Jan 15, 2025 after therapy with James for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
James meets me where I am at each session. He is able to listen and reads between the lines to offer a perspective I hadn’t seen. He is skillful and compassionate in his approach.
Written on Jan 07, 2025 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I appreciate his directness.
Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
James is awesome
Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
James listened to me and responded with very helpful solutions. I would recommend James to my family and friends.
Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Incredibly patient, analytical, and allows me to think through things.
Written on Dec 24, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Our first session was great and made me feel comfortable and heard. He's a straight shooter and is really willing to help
Written on Dec 23, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Very knowledgeable and understanding. I look forward to the feedback offered.
Written on Dec 03, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Fantastic!
Written on Nov 17, 2024 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great help.
Written on Aug 26, 2024 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
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