In this day and age of the pandemic, finding the motivation to stay grounded in what's important to you seems to be what each individual faces today. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my focus is in trying to help you regain clarity and direction while getting back on track with your life. I work with individuals, couples, and families struggling with mental health conditions such as: depression, anxiety, PTSD, bi-polar, ADHD, communication breakdown, co-parenting, family-of-origin issues, and substance abuse. My approach is client-centered and integrative in using various techniques and modalities designed to uniquely fit each presenting problem. I use CBT and family systems in treating many of the most common disorders and conditions and various other modalities that fit the situation.
I have a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University, CA. I am currently licensed in Georgia and Texas with over 15 years of experience. I work with anyone that walks through my door with distress but I do have several speciality areas. I have great extensive experience and training working with trauma and abuse (cult and ritual abuse); depression and anxiety; and substance abuse disorders. Some of the presenting issues I am commonly faced with in various contexts are: infidelity and communication breakdown as well as marital enrichment (couples and relationships); co-parenting difficult teens, depression, anxiety and goal setting , as well as finding motivation (teen and family counseling); and the spectrum of commonly-faced conditions that clients experience such as: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, bi-polar, OCD, work-related issues and other self-improvement difficulties. I value each person's unique experience and history as they find the courage to seek therapy when there is no one else to turn to. I do not judge anyone and I will try and help anyone regardless of their orientation. This includes everyone whether you are in the LGBTQ community or of another ethnicity/race. I will support you and fight for you but you will need to do your part as well. I look forward to helping you face the challenges that brought you to seek therapy! Let's navigate these uncertain times together.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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I have only had two sessions with James Mann and he has been phenomenal. I was very nervous going into therapy to begin with. I have never really opened up about much of anything, especially in detail. James makes it very easy to talk to and not feel judged or like I should leave certain parts out. We agree on several things outside of my “problems”. It’s nice to know I’m not alone when it comes to my “problems” and other things. I cannot wait to book another session with James.
Written on Feb 09, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Mann is very easy to talk to and a great listener. He is very insightful and unbiased. I have only had a few sessions but feel like I am making progress and am able to see things from a new perspective.
Written on Jan 28, 2022 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and adhd
With James Mann as a therapist I could right off the bat tell he cared for his patients. When he told me he could see why I would want to cancel with him I knew he understood depression and anxiety. I learned with him my first session that there is a 50 50 chance with "what if" thoughts and it opened my eyes to intrusive/ overthinking thoughts that cloud my mind. He want's his patients to understand themselves which is important to self analysis. From speaking to him once I know that he can help me uncover the unreliable thoughts I have.
Written on Jan 17, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I’ve tried therapy in the past but I never felt a good connection with any of my past therapists. But James has a way of making you feel comfortable and heard. It’s a very freeing feeling to be able to open up about so much of myself that I’ve kept inside my whole life. I feel like I’m making progress and learning so much about myself. I highly recommend James to anyone. He’s truly amazing.
Written on Jan 14, 2022 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
He listens and understands my issues and always has something to work on if I don’t have much to talk about. It’s really helping me keep my well being in the front of my mind each week
Written on Jan 12, 2022 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
James is great. Very compassionate and helpful. Our session time is productive and flies by.
Written on Dec 27, 2021 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and grief