- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About James
James Cady is an LPC-MH (Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health designation) practicing in South Dakota with 17 years of experience. He works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and struggles with guilt and shame. He also helps people facing parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
He trained in psychology at Morningside College and earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of North Dakota. He later completed a Specialist’s Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of South Dakota. Early in his career he spent six years at a community mental health center before opening a private practice in 2013.
Sessions tend to be practical and goal-focused. He uses client-centered methods to listen and help people identify what matters most to them. Motivational interviewing is used to explore readiness for change and to support steps toward new choices.
Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help manage overwhelming feelings and to steady attention during stressful moments. When trauma is part of the problem, trauma-focused strategies are available to address painful memories and symptoms in a paced way.
People who come because of guilt or shame often work on clearer communication, forgiveness questions, and reconnecting to daily purpose. He also addresses family of origin issues and relationship patterns that keep old feelings active. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions can use that approach to help someone talk through guilt, family problems, or life stress and clarify goals.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity. Delivered remotely, these practices can be guided in-session and then practiced between meetings to manage anxiety or intrusive shame-related thoughts.
Motivational Interviewing helps people weigh options and find internal reasons to change. This fits well with online check-ins that track small steps and build momentum toward clearer choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of methods suits their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can be revisited over time as priorities shift.
The biography does not list specific remote formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit counseling around work and family life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the need to be on camera for some meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, pacing, and homework to how a person prefers to connect online.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
South Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and issues like guilt and shame among other concerns listed on his profile.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses client-centered listening alongside motivational interviewing and mindfulness to help people examine actions and feelings without judgment and consider next steps.
What is his professional background?
He has 17 years of counseling experience, time at a community mental health center, and has run a private practice since 2013.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as LPC-MH in South Dakota and holds graduate degrees in counseling and counselor education as described on his profile.
Does he work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.