- ACT interventions
- DBT skills training
- Narrative work
About James
James Greenwald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with six years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, depression, and related problems. Sessions focus on practical coping skills and clearer thinking rather than quick fixes.
James draws on several well-known approaches to help people manage strong emotions and improve daily functioning. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify values and take action. He also brings Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Client-Centered and Narrative methods are used to explore personal stories and build self-understanding.
His background includes work across different settings such as private practice, hospitals, schools, crisis care, and correctional environments. That variety informs a direct, pragmatic style that aims to address problems like anger, impulsivity, grief, and relationship conflict. He also supports people facing career issues, parenting stresses, addiction concerns, and struggles with identity and belonging.
In sessions James typically focuses on concrete skills, clear goals, and small experiments to test new ways of coping. He helps people recognize unhelpful patterns, practice alternative responses, and track progress between meetings. The emphasis is on sustainable changes that fit everyday life.
People who choose his style should expect straightforward conversation, specific tools to try between sessions, and collaborative planning. If you want a steady, skills-based approach to handling anger, stress, or relationship problems, James offers that steady practical focus.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people identify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It suits issues like low motivation, avoidance, and mounting frustration. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides clear skills for regulating emotion, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness; it can be useful for strong anger, impulsivity, and relationship conflict. Client-Centered and Narrative techniques focus on understanding personal stories and making sense of past patterns to change how someone responds now.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine techniques from different approaches to address specific problems like anger or anxiety.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work or family obligations, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills between meetings in real life and bring those experiences straight into the session for feedback and planning.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, anger, depression, grief, addictions, parenting strain, and related issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a pragmatic, skills-focused approach that emphasizes concrete tools, goal setting, and short experiments between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working in private practice, hospitals, schools, crisis settings, and correctional environments.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
Can I work with him if I don’t live in the United States?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.