- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused goals
About James
James Campbell is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in the District of Columbia with 10 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, LGBTQ concerns, intimacy issues, self-esteem, and related challenges. He also addresses career concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes.
He trained in social work and has long experience in public mental health settings. His background includes roles supervising programs and managing clinical services for children and families. He later worked in school mental health within the District government and has run clinic operations and contract therapy work.
In sessions he uses straightforward approaches that focus on thoughts, behavior, and moment-to-moment coping. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thinking patterns and practical coping skills. He also uses mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing to build small, doable changes.
James often brings solution-focused work into appointments to set concrete short-term goals. For people affected by past harm, he uses trauma-focused strategies to address reactions and triggers without overwhelming the client. He integrates these approaches to help people manage anger, improve communication, and reduce recurring stress.
Outside direct clinical work he has presented a fatherhood initiative called Boys to Men and Men to Gentleman at conferences and workshops. He continues to lead clinic services while offering individual therapy that emphasizes clear tools, short-term plans, and steady problem-solving.
How his approaches translate to online work
James commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and build practical coping skills. CBT helps people break down moments of anger and replace reactive habits with step-by-step alternatives.He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity. These techniques can help with ongoing stress, anxiety, and the urge to snap in tense moments.
Motivational Interviewing appears in his work to support commitment to change. It focuses on the client’s own goals and helps find small, achievable steps toward better management of anger and related problems.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to goals, needs, and preferences, and may combine techniques from different models as appropriate.
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific online formats are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so clients can practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and a range of related issues such as self-esteem and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based approaches that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and short-term goals. Sessions combine CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused tactics.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of clinical experience and a long history working in public mental health, school mental health, and clinic administration.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a LICSW, listed as DC LICSW, and practices in the District of Columbia.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific session formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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