- Anger management
- Trauma care
- Mindfulness skills
About James
James Judkins is an Iowa LISW with 38 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship strain, and questions about life purpose. He also supports people with eating and sleeping concerns, grief, intimacy issues, and nervous-system conditions such as panic and obsessive thoughts.
James draws on practical methods to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions are straightforward. He helps people name what drives their reactions, learn specific skills to respond differently, and practice small changes between meetings.
His background includes long-term work with veterans, hospice and end-of-life situations, and people dealing with post-traumatic stress. That history shapes how he talks about trauma, forgiveness, and grief. He also brings sustained experience helping people address career stress, parenting strain, and self-esteem concerns.
Therapeutic tools James uses include cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and trauma-focused work. He explains skills in plain language and focuses on what clients can do next. Sessions mix talking, skill-building, and real-life practice.
People who prefer direct, practical guidance tend to do well with his style. He encourages steady progress rather than fast fixes. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details using the site options.
Using ACT, CBT and DBT skills in online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anger that comes from feeling stuck or from conflicts about personal priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. It is a common option for anxiety, panic, and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills. Those tools can be helpful when intense feelings get in the way of relationships or work.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to see which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying skills, noticing what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to one path up front.
Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Different formats also let people choose sessions that match their energy level - for example, a shorter phone check-in when a full video session would be difficult, or a video meeting when visual feedback is useful. Ask about current session choices when you schedule.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, sleep and eating issues, and related struggles such as panic and obsessive thoughts.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and skills-based. He uses talk therapy combined with exercises drawn from CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has 38 years of clinical experience working with adults in a range of settings, including veterans and hospice care.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) practicing in Iowa.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking using the site options, since formats are not specified here.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.