Works with
- Anger
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
How James works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Texas, Nevada
- Years in practice
- 33
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
Dr. James Farmer is a licensed clinical social worker with 33 years of experience. He centers sessions on practical steps people can use to change how they respond to stress, anger, and life transitions.
He listens first, then helps clients build on their existing strengths to move forward. He approaches anger and related concerns as skills people can learn and practice. He helps people identify triggers, notice patterns, and try new responses.
Background and approach
That work often ties into self-esteem, communication problems, control issues, and forgiveness work. People also come to him for help with panic attacks, social anxiety, and the strain that comes from caregiving or compassion fatigue. He offers coaching-style support when someone wants clearer goals and steady guidance.
Sessions are grounded in everyday language and real-world steps rather than jargon. Dr. Farmer has experience in a variety of settings across his career and uses that background to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.
He treats life purpose and guilt or shame with patience and practical exercises people can do between meetings. The focus is on steady progress one step at a time. Sessions are offered in English and are delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
People start by using the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist 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.
Evidence-based approaches and online options
Dr. Farmer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on learning new skills and changing unhelpful patterns. One common method involves teaching people to notice triggers, pause, and choose different responses to reduce angry reactions; this helps with anger management and control issues. Another approach focuses on managing panic and anxiety by using breathing and grounding exercises alongside gradual exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance and build confidence.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods over time. This collaborative process helps find what works best for an individual and makes it easier to try new strategies between sessions.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face from different locations, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t needed, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit short check-ins or ongoing coaching-style support. These options make it easier to fit consistent work on anger, self-esteem, and life changes into a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does this therapist handle?
Dr. Farmer works with anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and related issues like communication problems, control issues, and forgiveness.
What is the therapy style like?
His approach is practical and straightforward, focusing on skills, goals, and small steps people can practice between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 33 years of professional experience to his work with clients.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Texas and Nevada; he practices from Nevada.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered and what formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How do I begin and what does it cost?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session. Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.