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James Davis, LCMHC

Calm, practical therapy for anxiety and stress

10 years in practice · based in Utah · sessions in English · online sessions

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About James

James Davis is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who focuses on anxiety, stress, depression, and addiction. He combines straightforward care with practical strategies to help people manage symptoms and get back to daily life. He takes a trauma-informed approach and uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR to address distressing memories and unhelpful thinking patterns.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused, with concrete tools to try between meetings.

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Background and approach

James also draws on attachment-based and client-centered approaches to help people understand relationship patterns and build greater self-compassion. He listens for what matters most and adapts the pace and style of therapy to each person’s needs. With ten years of experience, James brings a calm, direct manner to sessions.

He explains options clearly and checks in about what’s helpful as therapy progresses. He works with adults on issues such as grief, parenting stress, intimacy challenges, bipolar mood concerns, career strain, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and delivered through several online formats to fit different schedules and needs.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy helps people see how early relationship patterns affect current connections. Online sessions can use this approach to talk through attachment responses and practice new ways of relating in everyday life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. It works well for anxiety and depression and translates easily to video sessions where homework and thought records can be reviewed together.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a method used to process traumatic memories. Parts of EMDR can be adapted for remote work with guided bilateral stimulation and careful pacing during video calls.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. James will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most. He aims to match methods to each person’s goals and comfort level rather than imposing a single path.

Online therapy offers flexibility because people can join from wherever they are. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can fit quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing brief contact between appointments. These formats help fit therapy into work, parenting, or travel schedules while keeping treatment consistent.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does James help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as grief, parenting stress, relationship and intimacy challenges.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, mixing talk, skill practice, and homework. He aims to identify small changes that can reduce distress between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
James has ten years of experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, mood difficulties, and substance issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LCMHC credential and is located in Utah.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Utah
Languages
English

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