I am licensed in Oregon with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & career difficulties. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Aging and Geriatric Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Hospice and End of Life Counseling
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy
OR LCSW L3945
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Thank you for helping me feel stronger and feeling better equipped to deal with life as it comes
Written on Oct 14, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Excellent, his experience is evident. I'm so appreciative that Better Help listened to my preferences.
Written on Sep 25, 2023 after therapy with James for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Jim has been a real help to me. He listens well, is aware of my concerns, and engages with me in a way that I feel seen and heard and understood.
Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Steady, compassionate, bright. Jim is a great listener. He has suggested helpful books, videos, and quotes, and I’m grateful for his expertise and support.
Written on Mar 06, 2023 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Therapy has helped me over come my traumas and could not ask for better help than what I’m receiving.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with James for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Jim helped with a tough decision and life change. He was incitefull and provided me with resources to work through my current issues.
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching