James Barger, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About James Barger

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Coping Mechanism Development

Stress

Anxiety

Depression

Work-Related Counseling

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

Culturally Sensitive

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Buddhist

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know James Barger

I am licensed in California with 14 years of professional work experience in psychotherapy. I also have an additional 17 years of experience in the mental health field. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I look forward to working together as a team to address issues that may be holding you back and developing skills and strategies to help you succeed. My approach My approach to providing care is to begin by creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space that allows my clients to feel that they are in an environment in which they can share what they think and feel without concern for being judged. My approach is to provide unconditional positive regard and to work through the feelings and worries that lead people to seek therapeutic services. I also feel that it is important to challenge clients and to point out negative thought patterns and behaviors that hold people back from achieving happiness, success, and the type of life that they want to live. I believe that therapy is a process. It takes time and effort on the part of the client to make real progress. I will partner with you throughout that process to provide support, psycho-education, and new tools that will help you move forward in realizing your goals. It will not always be easy, but I will be here to provide my unconditional support throughout the process. My focus I have 15+ years of providing psychotherapy and counseling services to a very diverse clientele. I'm experienced in providing services to adults experiencing a wide range of challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

San José State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1467761304

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What practice does James Barger work with?

James Barger works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see James Barger?

James Barger frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for James Barger on their profile.