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My name is James “Ryan” White. I am a licensed therapist in the state of Alabama. I have been a therapist for more than nine years. I have been licensed for almost 5 years. I specialize in dialectical behavioral therapy. Specifically, DBT informed therapy. What that means for my clients is real solutions to problems quickly using DBT skills. DBT skills allow you to better control and understand your emotions. These skills have worked wonders with my clients with depressive disorders, panic disorders, and PTSD. I specialize in personality disorders as well. Over the years I have worked with adults with mental disorders as well as substance abuse difficulties. I look forward to working with you and helping you to identify goals- so that you can look forward to life after whatever difficulties you’re having now . Remember whatever brings you here is just a chapter of your life it’s not the whole book. Let’s work together to rewrite your story so that you look forward to the days ahead.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, First Responder Issues, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships
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Ryan/James is exactly what I was looking for in a therapist!
Written on Sep 11, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
James is great! He listens and offers practical advice. He holds me accountable and knows his stuff very well. He has given me some tools for my ADHD that have been extremely helpful.
Written on Aug 15, 2023 after therapy with James for 4 weeks on issues concerning adhd
He’s the best. He has helped me through numerous problems with his tough love and frankness.
Written on Jul 22, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
James was extremely helpful with any issues that I had and always offered any kind of help no matter the issue. I thank him many times over for his service and experience.
Written on Jul 09, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
James is really easy to talk to, and is very relatable with the way he gives advice. He understands scenarios quickly, and is good at recognizing things for what they truly are (opposed to my skewed views). Compared to previous therapists, he understands me and recognizes how I like to communicate. Would recommend him to anyone :)
Written on Jul 06, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have used Ryan before in person and after I left therapy I searched for three-fours years just because he has been the only therapist I’ve had that has actually cared. I consider Ryan to be one of the best therapists available
Written on Jun 20, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Without a doubt the most genuine therapist I have worked with in over 20 years. He has a wealth of knowledge and can relate to experiences and challenges with compassion and understanding.
Written on Jun 16, 2023 after therapy with James for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
You can confidently give him a try. He knows what he’s talking about, he not only helps, but make you feel comfortable as well. He identified my problem and beside solving my problem, we even adressed some issues I didnt know I have.
Written on May 10, 2023 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
When you have a precious heart that has been shattered on every rock , and you have been broken in what seems to be beyond repair, and you are seeking that final thing to keep you here… I was lucky enough to find him. He reached out a virtual hand with such tenderness yet straightforward honesty that kept me here and for that I am forever thankful and in a debt I can never fully repay.
If you are willing to walk a painful road through you will finally find your way out. Ryan gave me the tools.. I just had to do the deep introspective digging.
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ryan is easy to talk to and he seems like an old friend. He is knowledgeable and cares about his patients. I would highly recommend him.
Written on Apr 01, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He’s a great guy. 10/10 therapist. I can truly say I have gotten the help I need.
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
I have recommended betterhelp to a ton of people. My therapist is the best.
Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
He helped me save myself for once instead of me trying to save everyone else! I’ve recommended him many times over and will continue to do so! It’s been almost 8 months since my last session with him and I I’ve finally been succeeding! I feel happy and content with my life and myself again!
Written on Oct 24, 2022 after therapy with James for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Awesome
Written on Oct 04, 2022 after therapy with James for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
James White is an excellent therapist, with a style that fits my needs well. I highly recommend his services. He's helped me change my life for the better, and now I'm living the best life I ever have.
Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with James for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
He’s very aware and has a good method of going about changing the I respond to my emotions
Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and adhd
Great!
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with James for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
The help that I have received from James has helped me greatly, and I have recommended this service to others because of him.
Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with James for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
He is an excellent resource and listens well and helps me tie together my feelings which have been at odds. Thanks my friend!
Written on Apr 11, 2022 after therapy with James for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Ryan has been supportive and helpful through all of my struggles. He is calm and firm and keeps me focused on what to do to work through my problems.
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with James for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
He’s great.
Written on Mar 01, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
I’ve been with James for a while now and he’s been amazing. He listens and quickly understands my point of view. He always gives me very solid advice. After every call I feel much more relaxed and in control. I love the way he does therapy. He is very much himself in every call and gives therapy a very great and real experience.
Written on Dec 10, 2021 after therapy with James for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Thank You James for caring for me♥
Written on Nov 29, 2021 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Fantastic work and really helpful
Written on Oct 31, 2021 after therapy with James for 1 year and 2 months
James “Ryan” is excellent & I would highly recommend his counseling sessions.
Written on Aug 25, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
James is by far the best counselor I have met through BetterHelp. He’s always been invested in my life and he’s become someone I can trust and rely on when things get difficult.
Written on Aug 23, 2021 after therapy with James for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
James is professional yet touchable, friendly yet we wise in how he connects with you as a person and assists in building a platform for better mental health. His concern is for your wholeness and the pathway for this to occur.
Written on Aug 23, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd
He is insightful and intuitive. I think I have found someone to really help me resolve issues. I have hope in finding a more confident and better way to see things.
Written on Aug 15, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
He’s the best
Written on Jun 29, 2021 after therapy with James for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
James really helped me through some rough times by listening to me and helping unfold how I was perceiving myself and the world around me.
Written on Jun 17, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Ryan has been instrumental in helping me understand my anxiety and how I can better react to stressors in my life. He is immediately personable and engaged. I can’t recommend Ryan enough - if you are hesitant about therapy (as I was), give it a try. After just three weeks, I feel as if an immense weight has already been lifted from my shoulders. Thank you, Ryan - you are incredible at what you do.
Written on May 20, 2021 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I really like my counselor, he’s direct and calls me out. He is truly amazing at his job.
Written on May 18, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Smart, funny guy.
Written on May 11, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Ryan has greatly helped me through these trouble times of my life!
Written on Apr 26, 2021 after therapy with James for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
I have participated in four therapy sessions with James. In that time James has helped me realize my thought patterns, built my confidence, helped me set goals, and also has helped me set boundaries and realistic expectations for myself. I am participating in therapy for grief and relationship issues, and James has helped me realize myself. James also is honest, no bull, while remaining respectful and insightful. Can’t recommend him enough.
Written on Apr 14, 2021 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very professional, nice, and informative
Written on Apr 01, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
James (Ryan) listens and gives practical advice about how to deal with problems. I appreciate his straight forward style.
Written on Mar 31, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Mr. White was one of the easiest counselors I’ve ever had to work with, I definitely recommend!
Written on Mar 16, 2021 after therapy with James for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I started working with James a few weeks ago. He has been instrumental so far in steps to help me pinpoint problems and encourages healthy ways to cope. It appears he is quick to gage what kind of person I am and how to communicate effectively with me.
Written on Mar 15, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and parenting issues
Ryan helped equip me with skills to better communicate and advocate for myself. These are skills that will benefit my life presently and in the future. I’m thankful that Ryan is a part of this platform. He’s dependable, honest, and is passionate about his patients’ success. The mental health field needs more therapists like Ryan.
Written on Jan 27, 2021 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
He’s very direct and to the point. Understands my emotional states and is a pro at helping me break things down.
Written on Dec 29, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Awesome
Written on Dec 18, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Good counselor God bless him
Written on Dec 11, 2020 after therapy with James for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I was completely against going to therapy before due to bad experiences, but after experiencing therapy with James I’m finally understanding the benefits of how it can help even when I don’t have an overbearing issue to deal with.
Written on Nov 17, 2020 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
James "Ryan" is awesome. Super helpful and personable. He has helped me through so much and continues to support me.
Written on Nov 16, 2020 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I have hugely benefited from my counselor on betterhelp
Written on Oct 28, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
James is professional and courteous. I have enjoyed my sessions and he has provided me with helpful coping techniques. I highly recommend him.
Written on Oct 06, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
James has been awesome so far. I identify with his methods and the skills he gives you to cope with different situations you find yourself in. There is no judgement, which allows you to be open and honest. The only downside, is the cost. It’s not something I can afford every month. Which that has nothing to do with James though!
Written on Oct 05, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Awesome dude
Written on Oct 05, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
If you’re looking for a therapist that cuts the shit but will thoroughly listen to you, James “Ryan” is the perfect therapist and is more than qualified. During my first session, I had already gained a clarity I never had before and fully trust him because he is very honest and professional.
Written on Sep 19, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, a
It's only been a couple of weeks, but I was pretty sad when I first reached out through my company's Employee Assistance Program. Working in a virtual setting because of Covid-19 is definitely different, but I felt comfortable right away with James to jump into some pretty deep stuff, and feel more hopeful than I have in a while. Concrete daily activities move me from one weekly session to the next, and I appreciate the sincere and focused help. I look forward to learning more about myself with Ryan's help.
Written on Aug 20, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Highly recommend him as a counselor. He always responds in a professional and understanding manner. He's a really cool counselor who understands how to help you cope with whatever you go through.
Written on Aug 16, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
He has one of the most calming energies. He knows exactly what I’m thinking and has been a great help. He has helped me slow down and gather my thoughts. So glad that I was assigned to James “Ryan” White as this was my first counseling experience. He made me feel comfortable and heard.
Written on Aug 10, 2020 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
James "Ryan" White is a phenomenal therapist who is gifted in this field. I've seen multiple therapist and none have possessed such keen insight, wisdom, perceptivity and intuiton. More importantly, he knows how to apply it practically to help devise workable solutions that lead to major progress in short time frames, which can offer hope to those who felt their prospects of healing were hopeless. He is certainly one of a kind, highly gifted and making an impact on human-kind through healing!
Written on Jul 27, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
He’s calming and listens well with great advice
Written on Jul 21, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
James is so intelligent! He’s very kind and will pick up on your issues so quickly you will feel like he knows you better than you know yourself. He’s very supportive and willing to give plenty of advice.
Written on Jul 16, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Best counselor I have ever had. Thoughtful and responsive.
Written on Jul 06, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I have only had two sessions with James and I can not recommend him enough. He listen to me and I feel like he understands me and it doesn't feel like I'm a bother. He has been the best help I've had from a counselor.
Written on Jun 29, 2020 after therapy with James for 5 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
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