James Sode, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About James Sode

Focus areas

Anger Management

Coping Mechanism Development

Emotional Disturbance

Anxiety

Depression

Work-Related Counseling

Behavioral Problems

Divorce Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Humanistic

Culturally Sensitive

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know James Sode

Hi there, I'm James! My name is James Sode, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience as a mental health professional. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Family Studies from Northern Illinois University and my Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California. My approach My approach to therapy is eclectic, but I find Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to be the most effective. CBT examines the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Research shows that CBT leads to significant improvements in functioning and quality of life. My focus I enjoy working with adults in individual or couples therapy and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, life transitions, relationships, boundaries, communication, and anger issues. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and informed. My communication style My communication style is fun, relaxed, warm, direct, and solution-focused. I strive to create an environment of open communication where you feel safe and comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. My journey to mental healthcare I have always been passionate about helping people overcome challenges and embrace their full, true selves. It is an honor to witness the courage and resilience of my clients. My goals for you Together, we will explore what you want to experience and identify what feels like it is holding you back. We will develop a practical plan to learn new tools and practice skills that can help you get unstuck and move toward living the life you want. My first session with you Our first session will focus on asking questions and listening to understand what is causing you the most distress. We will work together to create a plan to improve your emotional well-being and overall functioning.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Mood Swings

Peer Relationship Struggles

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work
Northern Illinois University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1356752976

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What practice does James Sode work with?

James Sode works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see James Sode?

James Sode 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 Sode on their profile.