James Dinh

LCSW, LICSW

Texas

Motivational, values-focused clinical social worker

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW, LICSW

License

LCSW, Texas / 61941; LICSW, Washington / LW61548945

NPI

1184904385

Experience

9 years

Languages

English

Location

Texas

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Anxiety and trauma
   • LGBTQIA+ affirming
   • Values-based action

   About James

   James Dinh is a licensed clinical social worker who uses Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centered and evidence-based approaches. James (they/them) draws on nine years of experience to help people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and questions about gender and sexuality. They aims to make therapy straightforward and relevant to everyday life.

   James has a direct, collaborative style. Sessions give people space to talk and to name what matters to them. From there James helps set small, practical steps that connect to personal values and real-life goals.

   They have focused experience supporting people dealing with grief, relationship challenges, intimacy issues, and caring for themselves through burnout or compassion fatigue. James also works with concerns such as bipolar mood swings, panic, obsessive thoughts, and recovery from abuse.

   James is openly queer, non-binary, and a person of color, and brings that lived perspective into the work when it is relevant. They have supported people exploring gender dysphoria, sexual identity, kink and BDSM culture, non-monogamous relationships, and multicultural stressors.

   James holds LCSW in Texas and LICSW in Washington. They adapt methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to fit each person’s needs. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

2. How therapeutic approaches shape online care

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find and strengthen their own reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to boost motivation and clarify goals, which is useful for shifts in behavior, career moves, and managing ambivalence around identity or relationships.
   
   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. It often supports work on anxiety, depression, and living consistently with what matters most.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist offers empathy and steady support while people steer the pace and focus of sessions, which can be helpful when processing trauma or exploring identity.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work together. James will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then tailor methods over time. The process is collaborative and may combine techniques from different approaches as needs evolve.
   
   If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people appreciate how therapy can fit into a busy week and make it easier to keep appointments around work, school, and caregiving. Online work can also allow for shorter check-ins, easier follow-up between sessions, and flexible scheduling that helps therapy become part of everyday life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

   Also works with

   Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression

   Additional focus areas

   Autism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   9+ years

   Listed in

   Texas, Washington

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does James commonly address?

   He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and identity questions, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues.

   How would you describe the therapeutic style?

   Sessions are collaborative and person-centered, offering space to process while identifying concrete steps tied to personal values.

   What background and experience does the therapist have?

   James has nine years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, and identity exploration.

   Which credentials and location apply?

   James holds LCSW (Texas) and LICSW (Washington) and is based in Texas.

   In which languages can sessions be held?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Are international clients supported?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are session costs handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What is the process for getting started?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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