About James
James Dinh is a clinical social worker who blends practical techniques with a person-centered approach. James holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in Texas and LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) in Washington and has nine years of experience. They uses everyday language and clear steps in sessions to help people make change.
James focuses on trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress. They also help with identity questions related to gender and sexuality, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and career concerns.
How James works
Additional areas of focus include autism and Asperger syndrome, OCD and panic, polyamory and alternative relationship structures, and challenges tied to prejudice and multicultural concerns. The counseling style adapts to each person. Sessions mix client-centered listening with practical skills from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based approaches.
For trauma work, James offers EMDR as one option some people choose to process painful memories. In a typical session, James will create space to talk through what matters most. They help set small, concrete goals and teach tools for handling overwhelming feelings and difficult situations.
Work often includes mindfulness exercises, values-based planning, and skill practice between sessions. James aims to make therapy direct and relatable. They invites curiosity and collaboration so each person can find approaches that fit their life and move toward goals at a steady pace.
James lists 9 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.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Online approaches that fit your needs
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take small actions that line up with what matters. It focuses less on eliminating feelings and more on creating a meaningful life while learning new ways to respond to difficult thoughts and emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on practical skill building to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms through homework and step-by-step practice. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is an approach some people choose for trauma work; it involves processing difficult memories with guided techniques to reduce their emotional intensity.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. James will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and past experiences and then suggest a mix of methods to try. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Online sessions offer flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people work face to face without travel, phone sessions can be a good shorter option or when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and daily routines while accessing licensed professionals from where you are.
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