About James
James Cole is a licensed social worker with eleven years of clinical experience. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). He practices from North Dakota and offers online sessions in English.
He trained through a Master of Social Work program and is a doctoral candidate in advanced clinical social work. He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and maintains a part-time independent practice model.
How James works
He notes he works as a contractor and intends to tailor care to each person's needs. James uses an eclectic style and adjusts his approach to match what a person needs in the moment. He emphasizes straightforward, no-judgment conversations and practical steps people can take between sessions.
He aims to be culturally informed and to respect each person's background and identity. Typical concerns he helps people with include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. He also supports issues around relationships, intimacy, parenting challenges, LGBT concerns, bipolar mood management, career questions, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person uses the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability.
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
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | North Dakota |
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Online support options
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
James describes his practice as eclectic and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills for stress and anxiety, teaching breathing, grounding, and activity planning to reduce overwhelm. Another approach addresses trauma and grief through paced processing and stabilization techniques that help people manage distressing memories and intense emotions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss different methods with each person and pick strategies that match their goals and daily life. The therapist and client work together to try approaches and change course if something does not fit.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing when helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier if a camera feels uncomfortable. Live chat or text messaging supports short check-ins, on-the-go coaching, or follow-up between longer sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into busy routines.
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