- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Social anxiety support
- Panic management
About James
James Cline is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and LGBT issues. He also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, and feelings of isolation or shame.
He trained in psychology and social work and draws on direct, behavior-focused methods in sessions. James uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify patterns of thinking that maintain distress and to try practical changes that reduce symptoms. He talks through specific situations, helps set small goals, and practices new responses in session.
Sessions often include learning concrete skills for managing panic and social fears. He helps people break problems into manageable steps and track progress between meetings. Communication issues and control struggles are addressed with role practice and clear behavioral plans.
James has long experience running both individual and group work. He explains how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and focuses on exercises that can be used outside sessions. He encourages straightforward feedback about what is or isn’t helpful so work can shift as needed.
People interested in practical, evidence-informed methods will find a results-oriented style that emphasizes doing things differently as a route to change. Before booking, confirm current session options and any logistics you need to know.
How CBT principles translate to online sessions
James uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a central method. CBT focuses on noticing thoughts that keep anxiety going and testing different ways of thinking and behaving. It is commonly used for panic, social fears, low mood, and stress because it breaks problems into concrete steps.Work in sessions is collaborative. The therapist and client choose which techniques to try based on current problems, goals, and preferences. Expect discussion, skill practice, and homework tasks agreed together so changes carry over into daily life.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice social skills from familiar settings and use recorded notes or worksheets between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises such as exposure tasks and behavioral experiments to an online setting, and James will work with each client to find the best way to apply CBT techniques to their situation.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and LGBT issues. Additional focuses include social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, and isolation or loneliness.
What is his therapeutic style?
James uses a behavior-focused, practical approach centered on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions emphasize identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different responses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience as an LCSW working in individual and group formats.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices from California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any scheduling details before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.