- ACT and DBT approaches
- Mindfulness practice
- Values based work
About James
James Greenwald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with six years of clinical experience. He lists social anxiety and phobia among many concerns he supports, and he works with people facing anxiety, stress, relationship strain, depression, and life transitions.
James uses straightforward talk and practical skills in sessions. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered methods, mindfulness, and narrative approaches. Sessions focus on concrete steps - noticing patterns, learning a small skill, and trying it between meetings.
His background includes work in hospitals, schools, crisis settings, and correctional systems, plus private practice. That range shaped his comfort with messy, urgent problems and with people coming from different life situations. He notes experience with grief, addiction, trauma, impulse concerns, and issues tied to family of origin.
In a typical meeting James helps people name what is happening, notice unhelpful patterns, and practice new responses. He also discusses values and what matters to the individual, then links short behavioral experiments to those values. Conversations aim to be clear and practical rather than abstract.
People who choose him can expect a collaborative approach that balances listening with skill teaching. He describes counseling as a place to build skills, increase self-understanding, and try different ways of responding to hard moments. If someone wants to begin, they complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practice small actions that match those values. ACT often focuses on noticing thoughts and moving toward value-based steps, which can be practiced between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific coping skills for strong emotions and impulsive behavior, such as distress tolerance and emotion regulation. Those skills are usually taught in short, repeatable exercises that work well in remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the client can find their own solutions; it supports conversations about goals and personal meaning.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which approaches to try based on current needs, goals, and what feels useful. That collaborative process includes checking in on what helped and adjusting methods over time.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit more easily around work, allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight, and let skill practice continue between meetings. Practical benefits include fewer travel needs, the ability to schedule sessions during a lunch break or after work, and easier access when in-person meetings are difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework so online visits remain focused and doable.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and related problems such as grief, addictions, and anger.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
James uses practical, skills-focused sessions that mix listening with concrete exercises drawn from ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and narrative ideas.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience in settings that include hospitals, schools, crisis work, correctional systems, and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Texas.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.