Hi, I’m Scott James, and I’m here to help you see if we would be a good fit. I specialize in working with clients with anxiety, depression, grief, substance abuse, and stress and anger management issues, and the approach that I use varies by client, from mindfulness to narrative therapy to cognitive behavioral therapy. I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and that no one therapeutic style is the “correct,” style for everyone, so let’s find what works best for you.
Scott James, LPC, LCDC
Licensed Professional Counselor (he, his)
- Work best with: Adults, LGBTQ+ Community
- Appointments: Telehealth only
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
Self Scheduling
Hello, my name is Scott and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependence Counselor. I have 4 years of experience as a counselor in inpatient, outpatient, and virtual settings, offering individual, group, and family counseling to teens and adults.
My style is collaborative and skill-based, focusing on equipping my clients with practical tools, while never losing sight of the person. Patients can expect the intake to be a collaborative conversation focused on understanding, not just gathering information. We will discuss your current challenges, goals, and history to create a shared understanding of how therapy can be beneficial for you.
Patients say that they feel truly heard and respected in sessions, which allows them to more fully engage in the work of therapy. As well, patients often describe their experience as challenging but transformative. They report gaining a “toolkit,” for life’s challenges, a deeper understanding of themselves and their internal experience, feeling less controlled by their difficult thoughts and emotions, and they are more capable of navigating relationships and setbacks with resilience and self-compassion.
Credentials
Education
Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology
University of Houston, 2019
Personal Interests
Outside the therapy room, I enjoy spending time with, and training my three dogs, tabletop board games, cooking, and going to the movie theater with my wife. Connecting on a personal level is essential to the therapeutic relationship, and I look forward to getting to know you better!
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Curative
- Employers Health Network
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Seton Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Self Pay
$180
Self-pay and out-of-pocket session costs for clients without insurance coverage for mental health services.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use Disorders
Expertise
- Addiction
- Aging
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Conflict with Friends
- Depression
- Existential Issues
- Fear of Rejection
- Impulse Control Issues
- Internet Addiction
- Lack of Emotional Awareness
- Life Transitions
- Loss or Grief
- Not Happy or Satisfied with life
- Panic Attacks
- Perfectionism
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Shame
- Social Anxiety
- Social Isolation / Loneliness
- Spiritual Growth
- Stress / Burnout
- Substance Use
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Person-Centered (Rogerian)
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Locations
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Teens, Adults, Older Adults (15-65+)
- Participant Types: Individuals
- Language Spoken: English