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James White

James White

LPC

Alabama

Skills-based therapy for meaningful change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Alabama / 3479
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Alabama

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    • Motivation-focused support
    • DBT skills practice
    • Goal oriented work

    About James

    James White is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama. He brings 15 years of clinical experience and aims to help people handle stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and relationship challenges. He also supports clients facing grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues.

    James uses practical skills-based therapy to help people make clear changes. He often draws on dialectical behavior therapy ideas to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach when people want help finding reasons to change and building motivation.

    Over his career he has worked with adults managing substance use and complex mental health issues. He offers goal-focused work that aims to create noticeable changes in daily life. He also addresses attachment concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment issues, first responder stress, HIV/AIDS support, hospice and end-of-life topics, personality disorder work, and non-monogamous relationship questions.

    Sessions are delivered in a straightforward, conversational style. James helps people set clear goals, practice new skills, and track progress between visits. He encourages clients to see current problems as chapters that can change with steady work.

    People who choose him can expect practical tools and collaborative planning. He works in English and accepts international clients, and he uses his clinical experience to tailor approaches to each person's needs.

  2. Approaches that guide online work and change

    James often draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and build the momentum to take steps forward. Motivational Interviewing focuses on listening, asking helpful questions, and highlighting a person's strengths to support behavior change.

    He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then take steps toward the life they value. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another main approach he uses to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice practical behavior changes for mood and anxiety concerns.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

    Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people choose a quieter place to talk or opt for audio-only if that feels easier than video. These practical benefits often help therapy fit into everyday life while keeping the focus on skills and progress.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesFirst responder issuesHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationships

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Alabama

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist address?

    James helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar issues, ADHD, and LGBT-related matters. He also focuses on attachment, caregiver stress, codependency, and other specialized topics.

    How would you describe his therapy style?

    He uses a practical, skills-based approach. Sessions often teach emotion regulation and coping strategies and include motivational conversations to support change.

    What experience does he have?

    He has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults who have mental health and substance use challenges, as well as personality-related concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Alabama as indicated by his AL LPC credential.

    In which languages can sessions be held?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with him?

    Yes, he accepts international clients as part of his practice.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

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

    What is the first step to begin therapy?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions 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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