Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James Fry is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 40 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma, and anger. He offers steady support for practical problems and strong reactions that feel overwhelming. He speaks English and practices in Texas.
Clients can expect clear, down-to-earth conversation and straightforward strategies. Sessions focus on understanding what leads to volatile moments and building new ways to respond. Work may include identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing different behaviors, and trying small changes between meetings.
Background and approach
James uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. He helps people notice patterns that fuel stress or anger and replace them with more helpful habits. The approach is hands-on and geared toward everyday life.
He aims to create an open space where feelings can be named without judgment. That gives room to talk through painful events such as trauma, loss, or relationship strain. He also supports people dealing with addiction, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and issues around control or impulsivity.
Practical concerns like communication problems, guilt, forgiveness, and isolation are often part of the work. James draws on long experience to tailor the pace and tools to each person. If someone is ready to start, he asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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.
CBT and Online Tools for Managing Strong Emotions
James Fry uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in online work. CBT helps people spot thoughts that lead to anger or anxiety and then test and change those thoughts. It is useful for stress, impulsivity, addiction patterns, and repetitive negative thinking. Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then pick or adapt techniques that fit. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as progress is tracked. Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and practicing new skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Chat or text can support brief check-ins, daily skill practice, or quick troubleshooting between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and to keep working when travel or schedules change.Questions people ask about James
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and anger, as well as related issues like grief, control problems, and isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices in a direct, practical way that focuses on everyday changes and clear strategies to reduce distress and manage reactions.
What is his background and experience?
He has 40 years of professional work in therapy, offering long-term experience with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in Texas.
Which languages and countries are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and 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 schedule according to the therapist's availability.