What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.79
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Dr. James Chavers
Focus areas
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mood Disorders
Stress
Cognitive Therapy
Relationship Struggles
Worry
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Social Anxiety
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Narrative
Humanistic
Positive Psychology
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. James Chavers
Hello, my name is James Chavers. Thank you for taking the time to read my counselor profile.
I am a clinical psychologist licensed and living in California. I earned my master's and a doctorate in clinical psychology at Antioch University Santa Barbara. I have worked and trained in locked settings (jails and prisons), community health clinics, and colleges and universities for 9 years. I have worked with older adults living with HIV, addiction, and life course diseases, inmates of all genders preparing to transition out of locked settings, and students from 18-50+ navigating the difficulties of college life.
Collaborating with my patients, we have worked through relationships, substance abuse, family, gender, sexuality, sexual assault, mood, and trauma issues, to name a few. My clients and I have worked together using a variety of modalities including Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Motivational Interviewing, and Client-centered Therapy.
Incorporating Humanistic philosophies in my work, I believe that every person is deserving of love and respect. Each person is the expert of their own life. My purpose as a therapist is to support, suggest, and succor as needed.
Finding the right counselor is akin to meeting a great friend. You want someone in your life who accepts you unconditionally but is not afraid to call you out when you do something stupid. This friend takes the time to listen carefully to what’s going on, and then if you like, shares some insight. This friend is solidly in your corner and makes you feel like you are the most important person in the room. This friend stands by you and walks by your side as you work through your challenges.
I have been blessed to have people like that in my life. If you give me the privilege, I would like to pay those experiences forward…to you.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Mood Swings
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Antioch University, Santa Barbara, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- Antioch University, Santa Barbara, Master's in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1801401260
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.79
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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What practice does Dr. James Chavers work with?
Dr. James Chavers works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. James Chavers?
Dr. James Chavers frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. James Chavers on their profile.
What languages does Dr. James Chavers speak?
Dr. James Chavers speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. James Chavers in reviews?
19 patients have reviewed Dr. James Chavers. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.79/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.