Michael James, LPC, VA | Psychotherapist

About Michael James

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

Bipolar Disorder

Alcoholism

Anxiety

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Anger Management

Behavioral Problems

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Adlerian

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Coaching

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michael James

Michael James is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a certified substance abuse counselor (CSAC) with a Master's degree in Counseling from George Washington University. His approach to therapy is primarily focused on providing emotional support, encouragement, and validation during difficult life circumstances or psychological challenges. Michael utilizes a holistic and person-centered approach to client care, meeting individuals where they are and assisting them in developing positive coping skills, maintaining healthy relationships, making decisions, and identifying and setting healthy boundaries. My approach Michael is a supportive and person-centered therapist who helps individuals work through present and immediate concerns, including relationship issues, family conflicts, addictive behaviors, or work-related stress. For those with a history of trauma, his supportive approach can ease overwhelming feelings and improve overall mental health. Michael uses a combination of approaches tailored to the individual's needs, including person-centered therapy, CBT, DBT, supportive psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-focused treatment, collaborative therapy, Adlerian psychotherapy, Gestalt therapy, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. My focus Michael typically works with individuals who have the will to create change in their lives and are willing to engage in open and honest conversations about how best to achieve that change. He commonly supports those struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar behaviors, personality disorders, life instability, relationship challenges, work-related stress, and substance use behaviors.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Teen Violence

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Virginia

Education and training

George Washington University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1568169704

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What practice does Michael James work with?

Michael James works with Rula Health - Virginia.

What are common reasons for patients to see Michael James?

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