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Daniel James, LPC

Clinical Therapist
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Clientele: Adults only

Specialties: Anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, low self-esteem, grief & loss, chronic pain/ illness, men's mental health, anger management

Approach: CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Solution-focused therapy

Private Pay Rate: Aetna, United, UMR; $150/ 55 min

Helping men feel grounded, confident, and back in control during life’s toughest transitions.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next step. Maybe stress has been building for a while—career pressure, relationship struggles, grief, or a sense that something just isn’t working anymore.
As a man, you might be used to pushing through, staying strong, and handling things on your own. But over time, that can lead to feeling disconnected, irritable, or lost in the expectations placed on you.
You don’t have to carry it all alone.

What It's Like to Work With Me

Therapy with me is direct, practical, and grounded in real change. I won’t just sit back and listen—I’ll help you make sense of what’s going on and give you tools to move forward.
I integrate CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to help you:
  • Manage stress and regain emotional control
  • Work through grief, anger, or self-doubt
  • Improve relationships and communication
  • Gain clarity around purpose, direction, and identity
With over 30 years of experience, I bring both clinical expertise and real-world perspective into the room.

A Bit About Me

“If I were a superhero, I’d have been kept in injuries.”
For years, I pushed myself through endurance sports—running, triathlons, cycling—until physical injuries forced me to stop. That experience of loss, limitation, and identity shift deeply informs my work today.
Rather than shutting down, I chose a different path: continuing to grow in new ways. These days, that looks like improv, learning guitar, and singing—leaning into discomfort, creativity, and possibility.
My personal philosophy is simple: “Yes, and…”
Not ignoring reality—but building from it. Not getting stuck in what’s lost—but expanding into what’s still possible.

Areas I Help With

  • Life transitions & identity shifts
  • Anxiety & stress management
  • Depression & low motivation
  • Grief & loss
  • Relationship challenges
  • Trauma
  • Anger management
  • Men’s mental health

My Approach

I take a strength-based, person-centered approach—meeting you where you are while helping you move toward where you want to be.
This is a space where you can:
  • Speak openly without judgment
  • Understand yourself on a deeper level
  • Build practical skills that actually work in your daily life

Who I Work Best With

I work especially well with men who are:
  • Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out
  • Navigating major life or career transitions
  • Struggling with relationships or communication
  • Ready for a more direct, action-oriented approach to therapy

Contact Me Today

Real strength isn’t about pushing through at all costs—it’s about adapting, growing, and finding new ways forward.
If you’re ready to take what’s here and build from it—yes, and—I’d be glad to work with you.

THERAPY THAT FITS YOU

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