James Davis , LCMHC

James Davis is an LCMHC, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, who combines formal training with practical experience to support people facing a wide range of mental health challenges. He holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Human Development, and he brings a decade of clinical work to his practice.

He works with individuals coping with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and PTSD, addiction and substance use concerns, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life adjustments. James is experienced addressing issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault, suicidal ideation, crisis intervention, and needs specific to LGBT clients. His background includes helping people navigate recovery, manage symptoms, and rebuild daily functioning after difficult experiences.

As a trauma-informed therapist, James uses a range of evidence-informed techniques, including EMDR for processing traumatic memories, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, mindfulness and positive psychology practices to build resilience, person-centered methods to foster a strong therapeutic alliance, motivational interviewing to support change, and psychodynamic approaches to explore deeper patterns. He emphasizes collaboration, working with each person to identify the approaches that best match their goals and preferences.

James focuses on practical, compassionate care that aims to improve overall health and wellbeing while respecting each person’s unique story and pace of change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

James uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. CBT is practical and skill-focused, often useful for managing symptoms and building coping strategies.

He is also trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), a structured method that can help people process and reduce the impact of traumatic memories. EMDR is often recommended for clients who have experienced past trauma and seek relief from persistent distress.

In addition, James employs client-centered (person-centered) therapy to create a respectful, empathic space where clients can explore their experiences and values. This approach supports self-directed growth and can complement more directive techniques like CBT and EMDR.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. James works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and together they choose or combine methods that fit the client’s situation.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and can reduce travel time and logistical barriers. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from locations that suit them while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional to support progress and adjustments over time.