What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I feel so grateful to have worked with Jim! He is a wonderful practitioner -- kind, thoughtful, and understanding. He made me feel comfortable but also knew when to challenge and push me, leading to important revelations made in our time together. Highly recommend! ”
ASLess than 3 months ago
“My experience with him was incredible! He provided excellent recommendations to me with any issue I came to him with. I really felt I was given the space to voice things that made me uncomfortable in self-improvement areas. I felt thoroughly heard and understood through everything I spoke about. I feel overall my experience with him helped me learn more about myself and grow as an individual and within my relationships. ”
JWLess than 6 months ago
About James Weitzer
Focus areas
Adjustment Disorder
Depression
Relationship Struggles
Anxiety
Existential Anxiety
Stress Management
Confidence Issues
Loneliness
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Existential
Culturally Sensitive
Narrative
Eclectic
Person-Centered
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know James Weitzer
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma — including performing artists, college students, and people moving through life transitions that feel bigger than expected. I’m also committed to creating a space where LGBTQIA+ clients, people of color, and anyone who has felt misunderstood or pushed to the margins can feel genuinely seen and not have to explain themselves first.
When society tells us to handle everything on our own, reaching out can feel like failure. That shame only deepens the isolation. We’re wired for connection — and when we lose it, we lose parts of ourselves, too.
If you’re considering therapy, you’re already taking a meaningful step toward reconnection. I’d be honored to support you in that process.
What should a new client know about working with you?
With three decades of acting experience, I bring an unusual perspective to this work. After years of inhabiting characters with pre‑written arcs, I now have the privilege of sitting with people who are ready to write — and rewrite — their own story. I know what it means to search for the truth in a role, and how transformative it can be to find it.
Together, we’ll explore the story you’re living now and the one you want to move toward. My role is to help you slow down, listen closely to yourself, and make choices that feel true — not predetermined.
I’ve been practicing for five years, and my collaborative approach often draws on psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems, and person‑centered models. Rather than placing you inside any particular framework, I aim to understand how you move through the world — what you carry, where it came from, and what it might feel like to set some of it down.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Our work together starts with an interview. In our first one or two sessions, I ask about different parts of your life — your personal history, relationships, work, and the experiences that have shaped how you move through the world. After that, your unique goals inform where we go next.
I believe the therapeutic relationship itself is where healing happens. Techniques matter, but nothing replaces the experience of being seen by another person. That’s a central part of what I aim to offer.
If something here resonates, I’d be glad to connect.
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In-network insurances
James Weitzer, LMHC has 50+ in-network plans.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $250 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $250 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Northwestern University, Master's in Counseling
Professional memberships
- American Mental Health Counselors Association
NPI number
1639049661
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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jim is awesome. i love jim. everybody loves jim. talking to jim is really easy and really fun!
Less than 6 months agoCM
I have really appreciated my time working with Jim. It has been an invaluable experience!
Less than 6 months agoVB
I feel so grateful to have worked with Jim! He is a wonderful practitioner -- kind, thoughtful, and understanding. He made me feel comfortable but also knew when to challenge and push me, leading to important revelations made in our time together. Highly recommend!
Less than 3 months agoAS
My experience with him was incredible! He provided excellent recommendations to me with any issue I came to him with. I really felt I was given the space to voice things that made me uncomfortable in self-improvement areas. I felt thoroughly heard and understood through everything I spoke about. I feel overall my experience with him helped me learn more about myself and grow as an individual and within my relationships.
Less than 6 months agoJW
Jim creates a safe and comfortable environment to discuss any all and all issues. His warm, thoughtful manner is matched by his professionalism and expertise. He's insightful and always provides opportunities to explore different approaches. Highly recommend!
Less than 6 months agoDR
The environment Jim created made me very comfortable to open up, there was not a time that I felt like there wasn’t enough space for my expression. He made sure I was always having the agency to decide where I wanted our discussions to focus and what kinds of approaches I felt most comfortable exploring!
Less than 6 months agoKM
Talking with Jim feels easy and natural. He’s insightful, funny, and someone you quickly feel comfortable being fully yourself around.
Less than 6 months agoLM
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What are common reasons for patients to see James Weitzer?
James Weitzer frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for James Weitzer on their profile.
What languages does James Weitzer speak?
James Weitzer speaks English.
How do patients rate James Weitzer in reviews?
7 patients have reviewed James Weitzer. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. 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.