James Roberts

Happy to meet you!

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, down and unable to move forward? Many people seek therapy to help manage stress, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, and/or major life changes. Therapy is a place where you should be able to talk freely without feeling judged. Through validation and understanding, my goal is to create a comfortable and supportive environment and assist you with the challenges that you have been burdened with. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is built not only on clinical skill, but also on honesty, trust, personality fit, and feeling like your therapist matches your needs. I hold a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and take a practical, solution-focused approach to therapy, often drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My clinical experience includes working with adolescents, young adults, and older adults in a variety of settings, including schools, psychiatric hospitals, substance use treatment programs, and outpatient clinics.

My approach is practical, collaborative, and solution-focused. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help clients better understand patterns in their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and daily life. As therapy progresses, we will evaluate together what is working, what is not working, and what small but meaningful changes may help you feel more grounded and in control. I tend to be easygoing, open-minded, accepting, and, at times, direct when appropriate. My goal is not to tell you what to do, but to help you achieve your goals, identify your options, gain insight, and develop realistic strategies for creating meaningful change.

In our first session, I like to get a general understanding of what brings you to therapy, including recent events, and what you are hoping to accomplish in therapy. I also believe the first session is an opportunity for both of us to see whether we feel like a good fit. You can expect me to be engaged, curious, respectful, and supportive. I will ask questions, listen carefully, and work with you to better understand the issues you are facing. Therapy can feel intimidating at first, but my hope is that you leave the first session feeling more comfortable, understood, and clear about possible next steps.