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James Zaremba, LICSW

Experienced LICSW for relationships and life transitions
  • LGBT-affirming care
  • Relationship support
  • Stress and anxiety

About James Zaremba

James Zaremba (he/him) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 18 years of clinical experience. He has lived and practiced in Minneapolis, Minnesota; San Francisco, California; and Gloucester, Massachusetts, bringing a wide geographic and professional perspective to his work while currently based in Massachusetts.

He has worked with individuals, couples, families, and children across a broad age range from about 5 to 104 years. His practice emphasizes collaboration - he views therapy as a team effort in which the therapist helps guide the client toward discoveries and solutions that already reside within them. This collaborative stance supports clients in identifying needs, exploring concerns, and practicing strategies to move forward.

James draws on a variety of evidence-informed approaches and adapts techniques to fit each person and situation. His training and clinical methods include Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-based approaches, Solution-Focused Therapy, strengths-based techniques, and stress reduction strategies. He integrates these tools to address presenting issues while helping clients build skills they can use independently in the future.

His specialty areas include work with LGBT clients, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting and fatherhood concerns, addictions, stress and anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and family-of-origin issues, multicultural concerns, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, prejudice and discrimination, and questions of life purpose and isolation.

He describes his therapeutic style as friendly, professional, and easy-going, offering an environment where clients are supported and gently challenged. The goal of his work is not only to resolve the immediate concern but also to equip clients with tools to address future challenges on their own.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discrimination

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does James Zaremba have?

He has 18 years of experience as a practicing therapist.

Is James Zaremba a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LICSW credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. His license details are MA LICSW 115065.

In which languages does James Zaremba provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is James Zaremba located?

He is located in Massachusetts.

How can I work with James Zaremba as my therapist?

You can work with James Zaremba through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does James Zaremba work with international clients?

No. James Zaremba does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with James Zaremba cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

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One of the main benefits is flexibility. People can connect in the way that works best for them - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity of care during transitions, or access support from a preferred setting.

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