About James
James Ditmore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. He also works with addiction, sleep problems, phobias, and concerns around intimacy and relationships.
He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about difficult feelings. Sessions are straightforward and practical, with attention to each person's goals. He emphasizes listening first, then helping people find workable steps forward.
Background and approach
His approach draws on methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. Attachment-based and client-centered ideas guide how he understands relationships and emotional patterns. These tools are adapted to each person's situation rather than used the same way for everyone.
James has background supporting people through grief and end-of-life concerns, including hospice-related issues. He also spends time addressing workplace stress, career concerns, and self-esteem issues that affect daily life. For people facing ADHD or bipolar-related challenges, he helps with organization, routines, and managing mood swings.
Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. English is the language used in sessions. He does not work with international clients.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to connect people with his practice.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful when anxiety or avoidance - such as with phobias - gets in the way of everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with practical exercises that can reduce anxiety and improve sleep and mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that help lower reactivity and manage stress.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try different techniques, and adjust the plan over time. That way the work fits the person's needs rather than forcing a single method.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video allows face-to-face conversation and real-time feedback. Phone sessions can work when a quieter, no-camera option is needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging can be helpful for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when writing out thoughts feels more comfortable. These remote options increase flexibility and make it simpler to maintain regular contact with a licensed professional.
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What this therapist works with
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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
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English
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