Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 61941
- Licensed in Washington
- LICSW, licence LW61548945
- NPI
- 1184904385
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information James supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Trauma-informed care
- Gender and sexuality
- EMDR and CBT
About James
James Dinh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW in Texas) and an LICSW. They have nine years of experience helping adults with stress, anxiety, trauma and identity-related concerns.
James works with people who are dealing with trauma, gender and sexuality questions, depression, relationship strain, grief, and major life changes. They also support people facing burnout or compassion fatigue, mood disorders, and challenges tied to sexuality or non-traditional relationships. Sessions are conducted in English.
Their style combines practical skills and open conversation. James uses methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR when appropriate. They aims to balance time for processing feelings with clear strategies to manage symptoms and day-to-day problems.
In trauma work, James often includes EMDR as one option clients choose to reduce the hold of painful memories. For anxiety or mood concerns, they draw on CBT and ACT strategies to change unhelpful thinking and reconnect people with what matters to them. DBT tools are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.
James is openly queer, non-binary, polyamorous, and a person of color. That perspective informs their attention to identity, discrimination, and multicultural concerns. To start, people fill out a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online therapy options. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
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How James uses therapeutic approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thought patterns and move toward actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by clarifying what matters and setting small, manageable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that keep problems going. It is practical for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and intrusive thinking. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is offered for trauma-related problems when a client and therapist decide it fits. EMDR aims to reduce the emotional intensity of painful memories so daily functioning is less affected. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. James will talk through options, try brief techniques, and adapt methods based on a client’s goals, responses, and preferences. Sessions are arranged through the site's online workflow; please confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. The therapist will discuss pacing, homework, and how methods like CBT or EMDR will be used in remote sessions so clients know what to expect.CAreas of focus
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas, Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does this clinician address?
James works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and identity concerns, and related areas such as grief, burnout, and mood disorders.
What is James' therapeutic style?
Their approach blends client-centered conversation with practical methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and EMDR when appropriate to the concern and person.
How much experience does this practitioner have?
They have nine years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of mental health and identity-related concerns.
What credentials and locations are listed?
James holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. The profile notes TX LCSW and WA LICSW and lists Texas as the practice location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with James?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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