Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- South Carolina
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James Barrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with ten years of experience. He uses a straightforward, respectful style to help people facing stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, and relationship strain. He draws on client-centered therapy to build a trusting working relationship.
That means conversations start with the person's needs and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical behavior changes.
Background and approach
James also brings techniques from the Gottman Method when working on relationship problems. He helps people improve communication, manage conflict, and address issues like infidelity and commitment concerns. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change substance use or other difficult habits by strengthening their own reasons to change.
Sessions focus on clear steps and real-life strategies. James works with issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, and self-esteem. He pays attention to family of origin patterns, codependency, and impulsivity when they affect daily life.
His approach is practical and interactive. He helps clients set goals, try new skills, and adjust plans when needed. Conversations are free of stigma, and the plan evolves to fit each person's situation.
James accepts people from outside the U.S. and offers online options. He guides newcomers through the first steps so they can begin scheduling sessions that match their needs.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in James's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Attachment issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online convenience
James blends client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people make clear, manageable changes. Client-centered work focuses on understanding what matters most to the person and shaping sessions around their goals. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical techniques to change them.He also uses elements of the Gottman Method for relationship concerns, helping people improve communication and reduce destructive patterns. Together these approaches offer both a supportive listening space and concrete skills to try between sessions. The therapist works collaboratively to find the best mix of methods for each person's situation and goals.
Online therapy is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make sessions fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when interaction matters most. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging support brief check-ins, progress notes, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats give flexibility for scheduling, shorter check-ins during a workday, or continued work across time zones.
Questions people ask about James
What kinds of concerns does James address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain, career concerns, and self-esteem.
What is his therapy style and approach?
He uses a client-centered style along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness tools, and elements of the Gottman Method to address relationships and behavior change.
How much experience does he have?
James has ten years of clinical experience working in counseling and substance use settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices from South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and James accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and 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 begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.