At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC-MH
- License
- LPC-MH, South Dakota / 30534
- NPI
- 1801233069
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- South Dakota
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational focus
- Client-centered care
- Mindfulness tools
About James
James Cady offers practical, down-to-earth help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, or life changes. He writes plainly and listens carefully, helping clients find small steps that lead to clearer choices. James is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health and brings 17 years of experience to his work in South Dakota.
He uses approaches that focus on where a person is now and what can change next. Sessions typically involve talking through current struggles, identifying goals, and trying doable strategies between meetings. James draws on motivational interviewing to support people who are uncertain about change and on client-centered methods to make space for each person's priorities.
James trained in psychology and counseling, earning a bachelor’s degree from Morningside College and a master’s in counseling from the University of North Dakota. He later completed a specialist degree in counselor education and supervision from the University of South Dakota. Those academic steps led into work at a community mental health center and then to private practice starting in 2013.
In sessions he mixes mindfulness and solution-focused tools to help with sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with grief or transition. He also brings trauma-focused skills when past hurts are part of the current problem. The emphasis is on practical, understandable steps that fit each person's life.
People who choose James can expect steady, respectful support aimed at clearer thinking and workable change. He offers services in English and practices in South Dakota as an LPC-MH.
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How his approaches translate to online therapy
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they really want to change and find their own reasons to act. It uses reflective listening and open questions to reduce resistance and build internal motivation for tasks like reducing substance use, improving sleep, or changing daily habits.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the person's lead. This approach helps when someone needs space to sort through feelings, build self-esteem, or decide next steps at their own pace.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. James will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that match those needs. He adjusts pace and technique over time so the work stays useful and realistic.
Confirm available session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed in the profile. Many people find online work easier to fit into their week, let them keep shorter check-ins, or avoid travel time. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep regular meetings while juggling school, work, or parenting responsibilities. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Sleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Communication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
17+ years
Listed in
South Dakota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does James address?
He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, and low self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is collaborative and practical, using motivational interviewing, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to help people set and reach small goals.
What background does he bring to sessions?
James has 17 years of counseling experience and has worked in community mental health before moving into private practice in 2013.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health, listed as SD LPC-MH, and practices in South Dakota.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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