I am a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts with a Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Lesley University in Cambridge. I have extensive experience both as an outpatient therapist for adults and as an emergency room crisis clinician. It has been my privilege to serve many wonderful clients on Betterhelp since 2020. I do my best to provide a pleasant environment where each client is comfortable talking freely about anything burdening them, no matter how longstanding or complex. As your counselor, my first responsibility is to understand your experience and perspective so that I can effectively work together with you toward greater health and well-being. I want you to have concrete ways to overcome internal obstacles, negative thoughts and self-defeating behavioral patterns. My approach is based on the principle that hope, enjoyment, and perspective are largely choices that you can make to attain a more fulfilling life.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Control issues, Expats, Guilt and shame, Men's issues, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
MA LMHC 7554
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For a first timer to therapy, Jame has been very understand and treated the process with compassion.
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
James has been a wonderful therapist. He is responsive, patient, and has really helped me. I strongly recommend James.
Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning adhd
James is truly special. I am lucky to have been paired with him. Thank you James.
Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
James is one of the best listeners I’ve ever met. He takes detailed notes and shares them with you so you can also track your progress and see how you’ve felt over time. It’s my first time doing therapy and I honestly couldn’t have made the jump to therapy without his help and guidance. He is a great listener and always open to hearing whatever it is you need to say, but he is also a great advisor through varying situations and provides great insights/takeaways for your own benefit. He’ll always listen and I recommend listening to what his thoughts and advice would be as well!
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
It’s like talking to your best friend except no judgement but push you to be the best version of yourself.
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with James for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
James listens do well and provides great motivating support. He does a great job and I feel so much better after talking to him.
Written on Oct 06, 2023 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coping with life changes