About James
James Campbell helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles. He also supports those facing depression, addictions, questions about gender and sexual orientation, anger, self-esteem challenges, and career concerns. James uses clear, direct talk and practical steps to help people move forward.
James has a Master of Social Work and holds a LICSW, a clinical social work credential in the District of Columbia. He spent three decades in public service, including long work with child and family services and later with school mental health programs in the District.
How James works
That history shaped his focus on real-life problems and everyday coping skills. In sessions James blends different approaches to fit the person in front of him. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
He pairs that with mindfulness practices to build calm and focus, and motivational interviewing to support change when someone feels stuck. He has run programs and managed teams, and he continues to lead a clinic while also seeing clients as a contract therapist. His experience includes presenting a fatherhood initiative called Boys to Men and Men to Gentleman at conferences and workshops.
James aims for concise, goal-oriented work. He helps people set small steps, practice new skills between sessions, and check progress together. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what will make life easier now.
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
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- HIV / AIDS
- Intimacy-related issues
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | District of Columbia |
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Online support options
Online approaches that meet you where you are
James often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT involves practical exercises and homework that help reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address compulsive patterns. He also integrates mindfulness therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work together with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and daily routines. That collaborative planning makes it easier to try a technique and adjust it if it does not fit.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and each has practical benefits. Video calls let the conversation feel more like an in-person visit. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins and homework exchanges easy between sessions. These options help fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other life demands.
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