James Braga

Many of us feel stuck, aren't looking for a quick fix and want a deep, lively therapy experience that can support the possibility of long-term, lasting change. A lot of folks continue to be stuck despite their best effort. Some feel empty or depressed; others feel unable to quiet their minds or ease the tension in their bodies. Many desire help understanding what they want or need. Some need support facing their fear of approaching what they want. Some want help getting beyond the roles they've felt compelled to fulfill. And others wish for assistance in trusting, loving or managing lack of belongingness.

Regardless, most of us want to feel more connected with our self & others, with feeling alive inside, and with a deeper sense of purpose. I honor what you want to change in your life and help you clarify what that it is if it isn't so clear. I bring my authenticity and curiosity into sessions as we work together to understand deeply, in a present (mindful) way, the barriers to you getting it. Many clients discover greater clarity and ease within sessions as they connect more deeply with themselves and access more awareness of what's standing in their way of growth.

My approach is human-centered, trauma-informed, neuroscience-informed, mindful, relational and depth psychological. I'm a NARM therapist and thus, my approach is grounded in the principles of the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM). My way of working is influenced by years of training and ongoing interest in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Gestalt Therapy in addition to being informed by the treatment models Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).

If interested in scheduling a session, please email ([email protected]) or call & leave me a voicemail (614-500-3947) . I approach therapy in a present, active, authentic and collaborative manner. I assist you in clarifying what you'd like to get most from sessions and we co-create a focused session intention. From there we work together to understand in a present centered & deep way what's in the way of you getting the change you'd like to see & what's within your control. We explore & map together what's changing & what helps (/can help) you get more of, or closer to, the change you seek.