Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
James Michael Mannion, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and trauma focus
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.026510
- NPI
- 1023731817
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Career coaching
About James
James Michael Mannion is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with eight years of professional counseling experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and career and executive development. He works with people who want straight talk and practical steps to manage pressing life problems.
He helps people who are dealing with loss and grief and those facing crises related to trauma or abuse. He also supports people navigating career transitions and workplace strain. Sessions are conversational and goal focused, with attention to everyday demands like work, money, and family responsibilities.
In session he uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness work, and Motivational Interviewing. That means conversations can include learning new coping skills, practicing emotion regulation strategies, exploring past experiences that affect present life, and working through painful memories when needed.
Clients can expect a practical plan rather than abstract theory. Topics like codependency, control issues, divorce and separation, substance concerns, fatherhood questions, and feelings of emptiness or shame are within his focus areas. He also addresses financial stress, midlife transitions, and mood concerns.
Sessions are conducted in English and based in Illinois. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's booking flow. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
Online work using practical therapeutic approaches
James often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments, which helps with anxiety, stress, and mood problems. EMDR is a method for processing traumatic memories and may be used when past events continue to cause distress.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and present-moment attention. Motivational Interviewing helps when people are working through change around substance use, career moves, or other goals. The therapist treats choosing an approach as a joint process and will discuss methods that match a client's goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Practically, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will work with clients to find a rhythm and structure that fits their daily life and responsibilities.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career and executive development. Additional focus areas include codependency, addiction, fatherhood issues, and mood concerns.
What is his approach in sessions?
Sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. Conversations tend to be practical and skill focused.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional counseling experience. That background includes crisis work and career-related coaching.
Is he licensed to practice in my state?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Illinois LCSW licensure. His practice location is Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with people outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers