- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
- Group and individual work
- Communication problems
About James
James Cline is a California LCSW with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and LGBT issues. He also addresses communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, panic, and social anxiety.
He holds a BS in Psychology and an MSW from the University of Iowa. Over three decades he has led both individual and group work. His primary therapy focus is Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and he combines that perspective with practical tools to address day-to-day difficulties.
Sessions are centered on clearer thinking and concrete skills. He helps clients identify unhelpful beliefs and test them against real situations. Conversations often include steps to change patterns that keep someone stuck, such as avoidance, rigid thinking, or isolating behavior.
James pays attention to how past experiences inform current feelings of guilt or shame. He breaks down those feelings into specific thoughts and behaviors that can be examined and changed. The work is straightforward and action-oriented, with space for reflection when needed.
People often come with problems that crossover several areas, like anxiety tied to relationship stress or addiction linked to depression. He aims to address the linked problems rather than treating them in isolation. That approach helps people build practical habits for daily life.
How CBT and REBT are used in online sessions
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting rigid or extreme beliefs that contribute to distress. It breaks thoughts down into testable statements and then uses exercises and real-life experiments to challenge them. This approach often helps with guilt, shame, anxiety, panic, and low mood.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes practical skills and short-term strategies. It teaches ways to change thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems going, such as avoidance or catastrophizing. CBT tends to use behavioral tasks and thought records to track progress between sessions.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about goals and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences. Together they will adjust techniques based on what helps most in everyday life.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm which session types are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from the schedule. Licensed professionals can use practical exercises, thought records, and homework just as they would in person, which helps apply new skills between meetings.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and LGBT concerns, plus related issues like guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses a Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy perspective to identify unhelpful beliefs behind guilt and shame and to test alternative, more helpful ways of thinking.
What is his professional background?
He has 30 years of practice, has led individual and group work, and holds a BS in Psychology and an MSW from the University of Iowa.
What credential and location are listed?
He is a California LCSW and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
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 begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.