James White, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.53

About James White

Focus areas

Anxiety

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Panic Attack

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Personality Disorder

Depression

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Relational

Eclectic

Gottman Method

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know James White

I've been doing psychotherapy full time for over 3 decades, so I am a seasoned therapist. My first training was Cognitive-Behavioral, and it remains foundational to how I work with clients, but with experience I have incorporated parts of many other approaches, so "eclectic" is a label that also fits. I believe that education is important early in the therapy process, helping clients identify "what problem(s) are my symptoms trying to solve?" Utilizing our ability to think accurately is basic to constructing approaches to our challenges that are most likely to be successful. I am NOT a passive therapist who will sit with you while you "find your answers within." I've spent my career trying to find out what approaches work best in dealing with our challenges, and I like to think I have found some. I will actively share my thoughts as we explore your life issues. I will use humor in the therapeutic process so if you are looking for a "deadly serious at all times" therapist, I may not be a good fit for you. If you are a spiritual/religious person, I am committed to helping you use the articles of your faith as a resource in a respectful way, but I do not approach therapy from a religious framework. I am open and accepting of LGBTQ+. Ultimately, I am responsible for my "side of the street" in therapy, providing tools, insights, and respectful support with integrity. My clients' "side of the street" include being as open and honest as possible in session, and as brave as possible as you try new (and probably uncomfortable) things in order to improve your life. My best wishes for you to have a successful therapeutic journey. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Behavioral Health. For my availability, please see my calendar via Zocdoc.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Octave

Education and training

California State University, Fullerton, Master's in Clinical Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1164626057

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.53

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with James White?

Generally, James White has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see James White's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is James White accepting new patients?

James White generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see James White's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does James White accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with James White online?

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What practice does James White work with?

James White works with Octave.

What are common reasons for patients to see James White?

James White frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for James White on their profile.