About James
James Fry is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas with 40 years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and anger. He conducts sessions in English and does not take international clients.
James focuses on practical, direct conversations about what is happening now. He helps people notice the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions involve talking things through, trying different ways to respond, and tracking what changes between meetings.
He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people break unhelpful patterns. That can mean identifying automatic thoughts, testing them, and practicing new behaviors in everyday situations. This approach is often used for anxiety, anger, and problems tied to substance use or coping under stress.
James pays attention to communication and control issues that show up inside families and relationships. He also works with concerns linked to abandonment, attachment, guilt, shame, and impulsivity. Practical skills for handling strong feelings are a regular part of his work.
When health or caregiving are part of the problem, he looks at how illness, chronic pain, or cancer change daily life and coping. He also supports people facing divorce, midlife changes, isolation, or challenges related to military service.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
CBT-based approaches and online sessions
James uses cognitive behavioral therapy ideas in plain terms. CBT helps people spot automatic thoughts, test whether those thoughts are accurate, and practice different responses. That approach often helps with anxiety, anger, and coping with addictive urges.He focuses on concrete skill building rather than long abstract discussion. Sessions usually involve talking through specific situations, trying a new way to respond, and setting small practice tasks between meetings. This approach is helpful for reducing reactive behavior and managing stress in day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences, and will adjust methods over time based on what is helpful.
Session formats are not listed in his biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from the schedule. It also lets people keep therapy consistent when life or work makes in-person visits difficult.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with anger tied to family conflict, workplace frustration, resentment, and problems that come from trauma or addiction.
How would he describe his approach and style?
He uses straightforward, practical conversations and cognitive behavioral ideas to identify patterns and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and anger-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in Texas.
Which language are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.