I am a Licensed Psychologist in Missouri with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, mood self-regulation challenges, interpersonal communication issues and depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe counseling environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to fully support and guide you in that process.
Professional experience
36 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
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James really makes you feel heard without judgment. He also offers valuable advice. Really great therapist.
Written on Aug 20, 2026 after therapy with James for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
James has been great
Written on Aug 07, 2026 after therapy with James for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
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Written on Aug 07, 2026 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
James has been nothing short of excellent. He’s a sound board, confidant and builds rapport exceptionally well.
Written on May 12, 2026 after therapy with James for 3 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
James is amazing!
Written on Mar 02, 2026 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
Very respectable and listens well. Has good advice for situations and helps explore productive ways to address issues.
Written on Dec 15, 2025 after therapy with James for 8 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Great listener and gives such great insight.
Written on Oct 03, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Has helped me through my trauma, anxiety, and depression. Highly recommend him. His experience is unmatched
Written on Oct 01, 2025 after therapy with James for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
James is very insightful
Written on Sep 25, 2025 after therapy with James for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He is very goood at reaching out and making me feel heard.
Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with James for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
James was very professional and very helpful.
Written on Aug 19, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Listens and provides personal experiences
Written on Jun 30, 2025 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
James has been pivotal in my healing process i believe. Everyone's journey is different, and I have a feeling James knows how to be there on many paths. Thank you for being my therapist.
Written on Jun 06, 2025 after therapy with James for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
James is helpful and straightforward. With just a few sessions I have been able to pinpoint and resolve issues I was previously unable to. He responds well, messages often, and is patient and kind.
Written on May 05, 2025 after therapy with James for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
easy to talk to very knowledgeable and understanding
Written on Apr 03, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
James is the most well rounded therapist I have seen to date. He listens and offers different perspectives of ways to heal. My issues are all over the board and he follows me and helps me stay on track with therapy. Have enjoyed my time with him greatly!
Written on Mar 18, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
James and I fairly new together, but he's a great, laid-back therapist with a lot of knowledge and he explains things well. I snivel every time to him and for me that's progress! Highly recommend you give James a try.
Written on Dec 12, 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, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
I highly recommend James Schrader as a therapist. He is incredibly understanding and creates a safe, comfortable environment where it’s easy to open up. His thoughtful insights and wisdom have been invaluable on my journey. If you’re looking for someone compassionate and supportive, James is an excellent choice.
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with James for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very good therapist!
Written on Sep 13, 2024 after therapy with James for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
I have had James as a therapist for over a year and I am very thankful for his professionalism, dedication to helping others and myself, but most of all I am able to be myself in sessions without feeling pressured. I also enjoy his flexible schedule which is one of the reasons I have used BetterHelp for therapy. James is encouraging and challenges me to grow and learn more about myself each session. I cannot thank him enough for his work!
Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with James for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
James has been great! He has given fantastic guidance and empowerment when I needed to hear it most from someone outside my circle. It was a pleasure working with him!
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and adhd
James has been my therapist for just over a year now, and his guidance has been immeasurable. In the past year, I've gone through a series of very rough patches that he helped me navigate and helped me stay accountable to myself throughout. He is very patient and a great listener. He always provided insight and asked me some challenging questions that really provoked thought but ultimately helped me onto the right path for me. I can't recommend him enough!
Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with James for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very comforting and insightful. Makes me feel like my responses to stress are valid even if not logical
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’ve been working with James for a few months and I am grateful for the difference therapy has provided. James listens and has a knack for choosing the best treatment; he provides effective feedback and compassionate care. He has taught me a lot & I’m happy to have such a supportive therapist!
Written on Mar 02, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Excellent therapist. I can tell he cares and contributes when he feels like he should and restrains himself when I need to just verbalize my thoughts.
Written on Aug 25, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
He is very good!
Written on Jul 16, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have been working with James for several months now. He is not just an educated Therapist but a very kind person as well. He has provided me with many coping mechanisms dealing with grief. With his amazing listening skills and sound grasp of humanity I have grown and continue to be excited about moving forward with my journey and I have James to thank for it.
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with James for 8 months on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
He is a cool, kind man and I enjoy talking with him, even with our large age gap. I usually find it difficult to talk to people who aren’t around my age, but he makes it easy. Very nice man.
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very polite and prompt. 5 ⭐️
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I have been very satisfied with my experience with James. This is my first experience with therapy and I found James to be very attentive, responsive and supportive. I also feel confident in his expertise and experience. I have felt heard and understood during our sessions and have found it very easy to be open and receptive through the process as a result.
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with James for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
James is really kind and is enjoyable to work with
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Prettty good
Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
James is an outstanding therapist, with the decades of experience to back it up. He strikes the perfect balance between professionalism and empathy, which makes me feel completely at ease whenever we speak. He's the kind of therapist I wish I'd met years ago! 10/10!
Written on Feb 16, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
James is very professional, insightful, a good listener and I would recommend him to without hesitation. I very much look forward to my sessions with him
Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
James is a great listener and always approaches topics without judgment. He has really helped me open up and talk more about myself to discover where some of my issues come from and how to best approach them going forward.
Written on Nov 19, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Excellent therapist!
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
James provide me the most comfortable space so that I could speak out and up. Just I coupe be me as how I am
Written on Oct 03, 2022 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
James was extremely responsive and helpful. A great listener and I would recommend him to anyone. Five stars.
Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
James is a fantastic therapist with lots of great suggestions and listens very attentively. He is good at pinpointing what's happening to you that you may not see.
Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and adhd
James understands my circumstances, and provides the guidance needed to help overcome my issues.
Written on Sep 12, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder,
We've only had one session...but he has followed up throughout the week which makes me feel supported.
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
James will listen to you wholeheartedly and will provide his service with so much care.
Written on Aug 27, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
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