Michael James, LCPC, LPC

Michael James recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and a desire for change. He focuses on creating an environment that fosters a strong therapeutic alliance, believing that a solid relationship between therapist and client is central to productive work. As a generalist, he has experience with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and groups, and he tailors his approach to the individual needs of each person he sees.

Working together, Michael and the client explore often anxiety-provoking changes and work to develop practical skills and strategies to manage problems and resolve difficulties. Establishing the therapeutic connection is treated as the primary task, because theory and technique work best when the relationship is established first.

His theoretical orientation draws from multiple schools of thought, with cognitive-behavioral theory as a primary influence. Michael integrates methods from client-centered, existential, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, and trauma-focused approaches as appropriate for each client. He holds LCPC and LPC credentials - LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - which indicate formal licensure to provide counseling services.