James Borgeson, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About James Borgeson

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Alcoholism

Behavioral Problems

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Anxiety

Depression

Adoption Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Adlerian

Compassion Focused

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know James Borgeson

My name is James (Mick) Borgeson, and I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1997. Over the past 25 years of clinical practice, the therapeutic relationship has remained the greatest predictor of positive outcomes. I strive to create an environment of safety and acceptance, regardless of what the client's experiences may be, where positive and lasting change can occur. My approach The first step in the counseling process is to hear the client's story. It may be related to a current stressor or circumstance, or it may be a longer-term pattern causing ongoing concern. Most clients seek counseling when they are experiencing emotional dysregulation or distress. It is important to identify and/or develop skills to better regulate emotions so the hard work of change can begin. I explore the client's history of navigating life challenges, identify goals, and support change with practical and measurable strategies. My focus I work with a wide variety of clientele, including those with mood-related conditions, trauma exposure, family dynamics and dysfunction, substance-related issues, and grief. My communication style It is critically important to have an open, nonjudgmental communication style with clients. I am calm, reflective, emotionally attuned, and empathic. Clients feel heard, understood, and supported when they meet with me. My journey to therapy Growing up with four siblings and two working parents, I was always an observer of family dynamics. I married and co-parented four stepchildren and then a daughter of my own. Navigating the often challenging times of a blended family included finding support and guidance from therapy. I wanted to affect change in people's lives and first tried teaching. I wanted to do deeper work with families than could be done in the classroom, so I returned to graduate school and began my career as a therapist.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

NPI number

1235349499

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What practice does James Borgeson work with?

James Borgeson works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

What are common reasons for patients to see James Borgeson?

James Borgeson 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 Borgeson on their profile.