About James
James Greenwald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addiction, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and issues around identity and intimacy. He uses straightforward language and practical steps so people can feel understood and start making changes.
James keeps sessions focused and direct. He listens first, then helps clients set clear goals. He blends mindfulness and skills-based work with conversation about life stories and values.
How James works
This mix aims to reduce overwhelm and build steady habits for coping. He trained at Dallas Theological Seminary and has six years of professional experience. His work includes time in varied settings such as hospitals, schools, crisis care, and correctional environments.
That background means he has seen a wide range of problems and knows how to move from crisis to steady progress. James pays attention to patterns that often hide under day-to-day struggles, like attachment wounds, codependency, control issues, and feelings of emptiness. He also helps people tackle practical concerns such as career direction, parenting stress, fatherhood issues, and communication problems.
Sessions blend skill practice, values work, and story-focused discussion. People who meet with him can expect an approachable, collaborative style. He aims to help clients build tools they can use between sessions.
The work is about clearer choices, steadier mood, and more confidence moving forward.
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
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches you can try online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and commit to actions that reflect those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck by focusing on small, meaningful steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for handling intense emotions, managing impulsivity, and improving relationships. It often includes mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation exercises that translate well to online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist listens closely and the client leads the pace of change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they choose methods and adjust them over time so sessions stay relevant and focused on progress.
Online therapy can fit into busy lives through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow real-time conversation and visual cues, phone calls use less bandwidth, live chat can be useful for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy regular, work around schedules, and practice skills in everyday life.
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Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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