James Clark

I'm James Clark, a Licensed Professional Counselor trained at Columbia International University, providing telehealth therapy to adolescents and adults across South Carolina through Road to Dawn Counseling. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, panic disorders, identity, stress, and relationship challenges — especially with people who've been feeling stuck and aren't sure why. I bring a warm, strength-based, goal-oriented approach to every session, using CBT and Solution Focused Brief Therapy to help clients build practical tools and move toward lasting, meaningful change.

My approach is built around one core idea: you already have strengths, and therapy works best when we build on them rather than just cataloguing what's broken. I use CBT to identify and challenge the negative thought patterns driving anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution Focused Brief Therapy keeps us oriented toward where you want to go — not just where you've been. The result: a stronger self-image, more positive core beliefs, greater clarity and confidence, and practical tools for navigating whatever life throws at you. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel empowered to become the fullest version of yourself.

The first session is about getting to know each other at a comfortable pace. We'll talk about what's been going on, what you're hoping changes, and start building measurable, goal-oriented steps to guide our work. Comfort and rapport come first — there's no pressure to dive into anything before you're ready. You'll leave with a clearer sense of direction and the confidence that you're not walking this path alone.