How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- Texas, Washington
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James Dinh is a licensed clinical social worker who practices with a straightforward, person-centered approach. He is LCSW in Texas and LICSW in Washington and brings nine years of clinical experience to sessions. He focuses on practical steps clients can use right away to manage strong emotions and move toward clearer goals.
James uses a mix of approaches that fit the person in front of him. He creates a calm space to talk through trauma, anxiety, depression, and intense anger.
Background and approach
He also helps people who are exploring gender and sexual identity, navigating relationship or intimacy issues, or coping with grief and life changes. His work often blends acceptance and values-based strategies with cognitive and skills-oriented techniques. That means clients learn how to notice difficult thoughts and feelings, then choose actions that match their values.
For trauma-related work he offers EMDR as one option many clients select to process distressing memories. Sessions also address concerns such as OCD, panic attacks, burnout and compassion fatigue, mood disorders, and challenges tied to belonging or discrimination. He supports people exploring non-traditional relationship models and sexual expression in an open, nonjudgmental way.
Practical tools and clear communication are central to his practice. James helps people set small, achievable steps toward feeling steadier and more in control. He works collaboratively to adapt strategies as needs change over time.
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
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- 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
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches James lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- 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.
Therapy approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. ACT is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and problems that come with life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT often helps with panic, obsessive thinking, depression, and anger by giving clear tools to practice between sessions.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach some clients choose for trauma work to process upsetting memories and reduce their emotional intensity. It is often used alongside other supports and skill-building strategies.
James treats finding the right approach as a team effort. He will talk with clients about their goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust over time. The process is collaborative, with regular check-ins to see what is helping and what needs to change.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people work face to face without travel. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer brief, flexible contact for between-session support or when writing feels easier. These options aim to increase accessibility and consistency for people working on stress, trauma, anger, and identity issues.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does James commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and identity questions including LGBT and gender dysphoria.
What is his general therapy style?
His style mixes client-centered listening with practical methods from ACT, CBT, DBT and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions focus on both processing feelings and learning skills to manage them.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience as a clinical social worker supporting adults with a wide range of concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LCSW status in Texas and LICSW in Washington and practices from Texas for this profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.