- narrative therapy
- trauma informed focus
- meaning and purpose
About James
James Graham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with four years of practice. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. He also addresses related concerns like attachment, fatherhood issues, and process addictions.
He describes his work as trauma-informed narrative therapy that looks at meaning and purpose. Sessions focus on listening to a person's story and helping them make sense of painful experiences. That includes naming patterns that cause repeated upset and finding more workable ways to respond.
James has degrees in History, Religion, and Clinical Mental Health. He uses that background to pay attention to life context and to the stories people tell about themselves. In practice that means combining careful listening with practical steps clients can try between sessions.
Sessions often involve talking through difficult memories, identifying triggers for strong feelings like anger, and building simple behavioral steps to reduce reactivity. He helps people notice how past relationships shape current responses. He also works with issues such as obsessive behaviors, guilt and shame, and personality-related struggles.
He describes therapy as a collaborative effort. Clients and he set goals together and test small changes to see what helps. The approach is direct and focused on clearer understanding and more manageable day-to-day choices.
How his approaches translate to online work
Trauma-informed narrative therapy focuses on telling and reworking the story you carry. In therapy you would talk through difficult memories and the meanings attached to them, then try alternative interpretations and behaviors to reduce their hold. This approach can help with anger that ties back to past hurts and recurring patterns of response.Evidence-based therapeutic techniques also include straightforward, behavior-focused steps. These are short, practical actions to test between sessions - for example checking how you notice triggers, practicing a brief pause before responding, or planning a calming routine after a heated interaction. Those steps are aimed at reducing reactivity and restoring more control over daily responses.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit goals and preferences, and will adjust them as progress is tracked. That makes sessions practical and focused rather than purely theoretical.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives - for example keeping a shorter check-in during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or choosing sessions that do not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can also use online work to maintain continuity when schedules or locations change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment and process addictions.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses trauma-informed narrative therapy, which involves listening to your story and working together to reframe painful memories and reactions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of experience as a practicing LPC in Alabama.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alabama.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.