About James
James Cady is a licensed professional counselor with an emphasis in mental health who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, sleep problems, and the fallout from trauma. He aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so parents and individuals can find manageable steps forward. He listens first and then helps shape goals with each person.
Sessions focus on improving everyday functioning - better sleep, calmer reactions, clearer communication, or healthier coping after loss or major change.
How James works
He also works with concerns like parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. James trained in counseling and supervision at regional universities. He holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a Specialist’s Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision.
He has practiced for 17 years and has experience in community mental health as well as independent practice work. Therapy draws on client-centered and mindfulness approaches, plus solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing. Trauma-focused methods are used when needed to address past abuse or post-traumatic stress.
The work tends to be collaborative and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on skills people can use between sessions. He provides services from South Dakota and conducts sessions in English. Options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions after placement.
James lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What James works with
The areas below are the ones James selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC-MH |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 17 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | South Dakota |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Therapeutic approaches suited for online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the person's experience and building goals from their perspective. It helps when someone needs a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk through stress, parenting challenges, or low self-esteem.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness and grounding skills to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. These practices can be practiced during and between online sessions to manage panic, rumination, or compassion fatigue.
Motivational interviewing supports change by clarifying a person's own reasons for shifting behaviors, which can be useful for addiction, lifestyle changes, or setting new routines. It emphasizes listening, reflective questions, and collaborative planning.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to try methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be an easier option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates or people who prefer written communication. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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