About James
James Ditmore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 25 years of experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or life transitions. He also supports people facing trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and concerns around intimacy and relationships.
He aims to make sessions straightforward and down to earth. He creates a space where clients can say what they feel and think without judgment.
How James works
Conversations focus on practical steps that fit each person's life and goals. James uses a mix of approaches based on what a person needs. He draws on acceptance and commitment methods to help people tolerate difficult feelings and move toward what matters.
Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Attachment-based and client-centered ideas guide how he builds trust and listens with respect. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with stress, sleep, and managing strong emotions.
These methods are applied in simple ways that can be practiced between sessions. He has worked in settings that include grief and hospice counseling, and he brings that experience to end-of-life and bereavement concerns. James focuses on helping each person find realistic steps forward, whether the challenge is a specific phobia, career stress, or coping with major change.
James lists 8 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
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Phobias
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 25 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches that work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, grief, and decisions during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real life, with practical exercises to reduce symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve sleep.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust tools based on how they fit the client's needs and preferences. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques feel most helpful and easy to use between sessions.
Online formats offer flexibility and different ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, quick progress notes, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and other commitments.
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