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James Osborne, LPC, LCPC

Practical support for anxiety and addiction recovery

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

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About James

James Osborne is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, and depression. He writes and talks plainly to make therapy feel approachable. James aims to help clients find steady ways to cope when life feels overwhelming.

He has ten years of experience in mental health work. That background includes clinical and leadership roles at the Department of Veterans Affairs and time teaching psychology at the university level.

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Background and approach

Those roles gave him practical experience with substance use issues and the effects of trauma. James uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape sessions. He focuses on helping people build coping skills, notice unhelpful patterns, and act in line with their values.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to match each person’s goals. He has a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and holds the LPC and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credentials (LCPC) in Texas and Idaho. James provides sessions in English and welcomes international clients.

Therapy with him can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The subscription plan that covers sessions can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and then appointments are scheduled according to availability.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

James uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people learn to manage difficult thoughts and feelings. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, teaching practical skills to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Another approach emphasizes accepting difficult internal experiences while committing to actions that reflect personal values, which can help with making steady changes during life transitions.

Finding the best approach is a shared process. James works with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and what feels doable. He adjusts the plan over time so the work stays relevant and makes sense for daily life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing, shorter exchanges between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, and family demands.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does James commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, anger, and coping with life changes. There is an additional focus on drug and alcohol addiction.
What is his style of therapy like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focused on developing coping skills and changing unhelpful patterns. He uses evidence-based techniques to guide the work.
What relevant experience does he bring?
He has ten years of experience in mental health, including clinical and leadership roles at the Department of Veterans Affairs and teaching psychology at the university level.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is an LPC and an LCPC, licensed in Texas and Idaho, and practices from Idaho.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client’s needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Idaho, Texas
Languages
English

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