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James White, LPC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationAlabama
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About James

James White is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Alabama with 15 years of clinical experience. He draws on evidence-based methods to help people regain balance when facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, trauma, grief, and ADHD-related difficulties.

Background and approach

His work emphasizes practical skill-building to help clients manage strong emotions, improve sleep and coping, and navigate life transitions with greater stability. James blends therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor treatment to each client's needs.

He has substantial experience with personality disorders, addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue, and he often incorporates skills training alongside collaborative goal-setting. James aims to help people identify clear objectives and develop concrete strategies so they can move beyond current struggles and toward days that feel more manageable and meaningful.

Approach-driven online therapy with practical skills



James frequently uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; DBT is particularly helpful for managing intense emotions and improving responses to stress. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that sustain anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used when appropriate to help clients clarify values and take committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors a combination of methods so work feels focused and useful rather than one-size-fits-all. Clients and the therapist review progress together and adjust strategies as goals evolve.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, allow for steady skills practice between sessions, and make it possible to maintain momentum when life gets busy or travel is involved. Licensed professionals can provide structured, approach-driven care across these remote options to support ongoing progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does James commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, bipolar conditions, and ADHD among others.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He combines skills-based approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy with cognitive and acceptance-oriented therapies to deliver practical tools and collaborative goal-setting for emotional regulation and behavior change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
James has 15 years of experience working with adults facing mental health and substance use difficulties, and he has developed expertise with personality disorders and related challenges over that time.
Where is James licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama and holds the license detail AL LPC 3479.
In what languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he also accepts international clients for remote work.
What session formats are available with him?
He offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesFirst responder issuesHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationships

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English

What James can help with

James White works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.

James works with clients with depressive disorders, panic disorders, and PTSD.

James works with clients with personality disorders.

How James approaches therapy

James's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

James is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Alabama.