Dr. James English
IL Psychologist 071.005714
Illinois
Experienced psychologist focused on meaningful change
Continue with JamesAt a glance
- Credentials
- IL Psychologist 071.005714
- License
- Psychologist, Illinois / 071.005714
- NPI
- 1821112897
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Emotion-focused work
- Practical skills
About James
Dr. James English is a licensed psychologist in Illinois with thirty years of experience helping people navigate relationship struggles, grief, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. He approaches therapy as a collaborative process and focuses on clear, practical steps people can use outside sessions. Dr. English works to create a warm, accepting space where clients can talk about feelings and begin to make changes that matter to everyday life.
He begins by helping people name emotions and notice the thoughts that show up with them. From there he uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavior concepts, Motivational Interviewing, and attachment-based ideas to turn insights into action. That often means trying small behavioral changes, practicing new ways to communicate, or testing different coping skills between sessions.
Dr. English has worked with concerns such as compassion fatigue, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, and career transitions. He also focuses on problems like abandonment, blended family challenges, communication problems, and social anxiety. His aim is to help people expand their choices and build stronger relationships with themselves and others.
Sessions are practical and focused on measurable progress clients can notice. He emphasizes understanding automatic reactions and developing tools to respond differently. People who choose him typically want an honest, down-to-earth therapist who blends thought-based strategies with emotion-focused work.
Dr. English holds the credential IL Psychologist 071.005714 and practices in Illinois. He conducts sessions in English and works with adults on a range of personal and relational issues.
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How motivational and evidence-based approaches work online
Motivational Interviewing helps people identify their own reasons for change and build the motivation to try new behaviors. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping clients weigh options so they can move toward goals at their own pace.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for depression, anxiety, sleep and eating concerns, and stress by setting small experiments and homework to practice new responses.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current reactions. It can help people improve intimacy, communication, and emotional connection by increasing awareness of relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to learn about needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. That might mean blending motivational work with CBT skills or focusing on emotion and attachment in relationship problems.
If you are interested in online sessions, please confirm the current session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches so sessions focus on practical steps you can use between meetings. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)ForgivenessGuilt and shameSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
The practice addresses relationship strain, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stress, career concerns, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is his overall therapy style?
He uses a collaborative, motivational style that helps people name feelings, notice thoughts, and try small behavioral changes to meet goals.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has thirty years of experience providing counseling and therapy services to individuals, couples, and families, focusing on practical, measurable progress.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds the credential IL Psychologist 071.005714 and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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