Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James Patterson V. is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who helps people navigate anger, relationship strain, grief, anxiety, and life changes. He uses straightforward conversation and practical steps to help people feel more in control. James draws on 12 years of experience and focuses on meeting each person where they are.
He works with people facing problems like career stress, low self-esteem, addiction concerns, sleep disruption, and parenting strain.
Background and approach
He also addresses issues such as codependency, communication breakdowns, control struggles, and feelings of isolation. First responder and veteran issues are among the areas he has experience with. James practices a client-centered approach.
That means sessions center on each person’s goals and pace. He listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps people try new ways of handling conflict and strong emotions like anger. Expect the therapist to adapt conversations and plans to fit individual needs.
James describes himself as a supportive companion in the process - you lead, and he helps guide. The work often includes setting small, manageable goals and practicing clearer communication skills between sessions. He offers sessions in English and uses several remote formats so people can choose what fits their schedule.
Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.
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.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches James lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Client-Centered Care Works Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening to each person without judgment and shaping sessions around their goals. In practice this looks like open conversation, reflective listening, and checking in about what changes feel useful. This approach is helpful for issues such as anger, relationship conflict, low self-esteem, and coping with loss or life transitions.Because James centers the person’s priorities, the choice of methods and tools is collaborative. He will work with the client to see what feels most helpful and adjust over time based on progress and feedback. Figuring out the best fit is part of the work together rather than a one-time decision.
Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provides flexibility. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed, and chat or messaging can be useful for brief updates or ongoing coaching-style support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep consistent contact between sessions when needed.
Questions people ask about James
What kinds of concerns does James help with?
He helps people with anger, relationship issues, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, career strain, sleep problems, addiction worries, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that focuses on the person’s goals and pace, listening closely and shaping conversations to what matters most to the individual.
What background does he bring to therapy work?
James has 12 years of experience and has worked with active duty service members and veterans among other clients.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor credential and practices from Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.