- Focus on codependency
- Values-based work
- Skill building
About James
James Greenwald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, codependency, and issues with self-esteem. He supports people facing depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and problems with intimacy and sleep. James also assists with life transitions, parenting concerns, career questions, ADHD, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
He takes a direct and practical approach in sessions. Conversations focus on identifying patterns, building coping skills, and testing small changes in everyday life. James blends acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical behavior techniques, mindfulness practices, and narrative work to help people notice unhelpful cycles and try new responses.
James trained at Dallas Theological Seminary and has worked in a range of settings, including hospitals, schools, crisis services, private practice, and correctional systems. That variety informs his work with people who have complex or overlapping needs.
In a typical session he listens closely, helps map out problem patterns, and offers concrete skills to practice between meetings. He aims for honest, practical conversations rather than abstract theory. The goal is to leave sessions with useful tools and a clearer next step.
People who choose his approach often appreciate a balance of empathy and direct guidance. James encourages exploration of values, forgiveness, and repair of relational patterns while helping people develop day-to-day strategies for coping and growth.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are strong. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical tools for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behavior. It can help with anger, emotional regulation, and interpersonal conflict. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental listening stance where the person’s own goals guide the work and self-understanding grows through honest conversation.Finding the right approach is part of the process. James will work with each person to decide which methods fit best given their goals, preferences, and life situation. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and support ongoing skills practice between sessions. Some people find phone check-ins are quicker for brief updates, while video meetings support deeper conversational work and visual connection. A therapist can help choose the format that best matches practical needs and therapeutic aims.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does James help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with a focus on noticing patterns, practicing skills, and trying small changes between meetings.
What is his professional background?
James holds a counseling degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and brings six years of clinical experience across hospitals, schools, crisis services, private practice, and correctional settings.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
What does therapy cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.