- Trauma-informed narrative
- Meaning focused work
- Fatherhood and attachment
About James
James Graham is an Alabama licensed professional counselor (LPC) with four years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. James also addresses guilt and shame alongside issues such as attachment, fatherhood concerns, and process addictions.
He uses trauma-informed narrative work that focuses on meaning and purpose. That means he listens to how someone tells their story and looks for patterns and moments that shape how they feel now. Sessions often involve talking through difficult memories and building practical ways to live with those memories rather than be defined by them.
James trained in history, religion, and clinical mental health, and he brings those perspectives into therapy without relying on jargon. He aims to make conversations clear and direct, so clients know what to expect during a session. Work typically moves at a steady pace with attention to both feelings and everyday choices.
People who carry strong guilt or shame for actions, identity, or family history may find this approach helpful because it focuses on meaning and how memories fit into a life story. He also helps when symptoms of anxiety, anger, or depression make daily routines hard.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. The subscription-based sessions can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location. To begin, clients use a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How his approaches shape online sessions
James uses trauma-informed narrative work, which focuses on the stories people tell about themselves. In a session he will listen to those stories, identify repeating themes, and help reframe moments that keep guilt or shame active. This approach is often used for trauma, grief, and persistent negative self-beliefs.He also brings broader evidence-based techniques that pay attention to symptoms like anxiety, depression, anger, and compulsive behaviors. These methods aim to reduce distressing symptoms by practicing new responses and small behavior changes between sessions, which can make daily life feel more manageable.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the work over time based on what helps most. That means clients and therapist shape the plan together rather than sticking to one fixed method.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work and family schedules, and they can make short check-ins or regular weekly appointments simpler to keep. Online work also allows attention to pacing, homework between sessions, and discussing how changes play out in day-to-day life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, and also focuses on guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of shame?
He uses trauma-informed narrative work that examines how a person’s story shapes current feelings and looks for ways to rearrange meaning around those memories.
What is his background and experience?
He has four years of clinical experience and holds degrees in History, Religion, and Clinical Mental Health.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Alabama LPC and practices from Alabama.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
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 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.