- ACT and DBT methods
- Narrative and mindfulness
- Stress and anxiety
About James
James Greenwald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with six years of clinical experience. He helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. James also works with concerns such as addiction, grief, intimacy challenges, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career questions, ADHD, and family of origin issues.
He trained in counseling after completing graduate study and has worked in a variety of settings. His background includes private practice, hospital work, school settings, crisis response, and correctional environments. Those different settings shaped a direct, practical way of working with everyday problems.
In sessions he uses approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy. James tends to focus on skills people can practice between sessions, and on noticing the patterns that come from early family relationships. Conversations often look at communication, boundaries, and how past roles continue to influence current choices.
He offers straightforward discussion and practical tools rather than abstract theory. Sessions may include skill teaching, guided mindfulness or present-moment work, and exercises that help reframe personal stories. James aims to help people recognize patterns tied to their family of origin and try different ways of responding in daily life.
People seeking a clear, action-oriented approach to longstanding family patterns and personal struggles may find his style useful. He works in English from Texas and uses his clinical experience to address a wide range of concerns.
Approach to therapy and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-based action and noticing unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and decisions about life direction. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on teaching concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT tools are often helpful for strong emotions, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, current struggles, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Clients and the therapist reassess as work progresses and adjust the approach based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness practices and skills work in their everyday context, which can make learning new responses more practical.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and family of origin issues among other topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, skills-oriented approach with discussion, mindfulness exercises, and story work to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working in private practice, hospitals, schools, crisis settings, and correctional environments.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients currently.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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