As a licensed therapist in Iowa with nearly four decades of clinical experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients address challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions, with a deep commitment to fostering personal growth and emotional resilience.
I bring extensive expertise in supporting older adults, veterans, and individuals struggling with panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and post-traumatic stress. My approach centers on empowering clients to develop self-love, discover life purpose, and cultivate meaningful healing strategies.
Drawing from years of professional practice, I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their deepest challenges. Whether you're confronting social anxiety, processing past traumas, or seeking guidance through end-of-life transitions, I am dedicated to walking alongside you with understanding and professional support.
My therapeutic work is grounded in evidence-based practices that honor each individual's unique journey, helping you build emotional strength, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and move toward greater personal fulfillment.
Professional experience
38 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Trauma and abuse Anger management Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression
Additional areas of focus:LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Forgiveness, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
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James was one of the best easy to talk to and friendly
Written on Jul 11, 2026 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
I'm very thankful that I was matched with Jim. From the beginning he has shown understanding and concern for my needs and I look forward to every session I have with him.
Written on Jun 17, 2026 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Been having a great months of having my therapis with me and things has been working out better ever since.
Written on Apr 23, 2026 after therapy with James for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Written on Oct 31, 2025 after therapy with James for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very, very good!
Written on Oct 27, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
James is amazing
Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
He is friendly and yet professional as well askind, caring and compassionate. He listens and seeks to understand in a sympathetic and non-judgmental way. You can tell he truly cares about you and wants to see you happy and healthy. He makes himself available to me and is flexible with scheduling. He always responds promptly to my messages and is on time for our meetings. I appreciate his insight that comes from his many years of education and experience and I have faith in his abilities to help guide me.
Written on Jul 14, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
He is a direct straight forward honest to the point person. He listens to everything I say and understands what I am trying to say even when I can't explain it the way I want. He offers ideas and options for the direction of help and lets me decide what I feel the right choice is. At the same time reminds me that even if we go down one treatment path and it doesn't seem to make sense or work for me we can switch it up to try to find a better path for treatment. He works with me on scheduling outside what I would call the normal hours.
Written on Apr 08, 2025 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and intimacy-related issues
He's the best!
Written on Dec 27, 2024 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Very aware of both the client but also his knowledge and experiences in psychology & mental health
Written on Dec 23, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
James is a very kind understanding therapist. I like that he actually creates and discusses plans of treatment and what you want from therapy. I feel like I can get the help I need.
Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
James is a wonderful therapist! He is always so kind, respectful, and supportive. He has helped me rephrase and reshape my thinking to be more mindful in life and helped me develop strategies that I can implement daily to help overcome my anxiety issues. I would highly recommend him as a therapist! :)
Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My first session with Jim taught me the ins and outs of betterhelp and I genuinely think there is no one as kind that I could have been placed with instead. He's a great listener but is also great at filling in the cracks and keeping things lively. He's professional and has made me feel comfortable and I'm grateful to be sharing this experience with him.
Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
James Is a very kind and compassionate therapist. He is understanding and listens to me. He helps me in whatever way I need. I'm grateful to have him as a therapist.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jim is such an amazing therapist. He’s helped me reframe my thinking and reduce angry outbursts. He’s good and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a bit of help.
Written on Sep 12, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning anger management
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