About James
James Dinh is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anxiety, stress, trauma, and questions about identity. They bring nine years of clinical experience and a direct, person-focused way of working. James uses practical skills and conversational support to help people take steps that feel manageable.
James centers the person rather than a single method. Sessions mix conversational listening with techniques from different approaches. Clients are invited to name what matters to them and try strategies that fit their life and values.
Background and approach
Many people come with trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship strain. James has particular experience supporting people with gender and sexual identity concerns, and those navigating non-monogamous or kink-aware relationships. James also addresses grief, career stress, compassion fatigue, and obsessive or panic symptoms.
EMDR is offered as an option for trauma work when clients and therapist decide it fits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are used to build skills for managing thoughts and emotions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are drawn on for emotion regulation when helpful.
James is openly queer and non-binary, and brings attention to multicultural context and experiences of prejudice. They practice in Texas and hold LCSW and LICSW credentials. Sessions are conducted in English and available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
How online therapy uses clear approaches for healing
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters and take small actions toward those values despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. ACT is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful cycles. CBT can help with panic, OCD patterns, and mood concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an option James offers for trauma work; it is a structured approach that many people use to process and reduce the hold traumatic memories have on day-to-day life.Finding the right approach is a joint process. James works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and pace. That partnership means approaches can change over time as needs evolve, and techniques are introduced when the timing feels right.
Online formats include video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and more full sessions. Phone can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for a quieter option. Live chat and text messaging offer short check-ins and flexible ways to keep progress between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while accessing licensed professionals.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- Texas, Washington
- Languages
- English
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