About James
James McFeely is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, or major life changes. James also supports people dealing with relationship strain, abandonment, chronic pain or illness, substance concerns, and problems tied to family of origin.
James takes a straightforward, practical approach in sessions. He listens for what matters most and helps people set small, realistic goals.
How James works
Conversations center on everyday skills - coping strategies, communication habits, and ways to manage strong emotions. With three years of clinical experience, James works with adolescents and adults of varying ages. He pays attention to patterns such as attachment struggles, avoidant or dependent personality traits, dissociation, and codependency.
He also addresses issues like aging and geriatric concerns, divorce and separation, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD). Sessions are conversational and action-oriented. James aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try new ways of responding, and build routines that reduce distress.
He will tailor the pace and focus to each person’s needs. People who choose James can expect regular check-ins on progress and practical suggestions to use between sessions. He offers a calm, direct style that centers on clear steps and steady support.
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
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Virginia |
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Online support options
Evidence-based strategies delivered online
James draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practical change. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and depression. This helps people notice triggers and develop alternative responses that feel manageable.A second approach centers on building emotional regulation and coping skills. It involves learning short exercises for calming intense feelings, improving sleep and routines, and handling urges tied to substance use or impulsive behaviors. That work is useful for stress, mood swings, and chronic pain management.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. James will discuss options with each person and adjust techniques based on goals, preferences, and progress. He aims to find methods that fit daily life and feel doable between sessions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for a full conversational experience, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins or short skill practice. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different time zones.
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