- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and PTSD
- Caregiver stress
About James
James Walter McClung is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with five years of clinical experience. He works with people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and issues linked to caregiving, fatherhood, and military or first responder roles.
He frames work around each person's story. He listens to what happened and how those events shaped current feelings, including guilt and shame. Sessions focus on helping clients notice patterns, talk through difficult memories, and make practical choices about next steps.
His approach is person-centered. That means he treats clients as the experts on their own lives and asks questions to help uncover their own solutions. He aims to support people in identifying values and actions that feel meaningful to them.
Sessions often include straightforward conversation rather than complex jargon. He will talk about how past events connect to present behavior and offer ways to practice different responses. He also pays attention to practical stresses such as caregiving, relationship conflict, and workplace pressures for first responders.
James works in Colorado and provides services in English. He does not accept international clients. People who choose to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
James describes his work as grounded in person-centered practice, which focuses on listening closely and helping people identify their own answers. That approach can help when guilt or shame is tied to long-held beliefs about oneself or past actions.Many clinicians combine person-centered work with evidence-based techniques that look at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. For example, methods that help people notice thought patterns can reduce repetitive self-blame. Skills-focused strategies can also teach practical ways to respond differently in triggering moments, which can be useful for anxiety or relationship conflicts.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each client to figure out what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and what comes up in early sessions. That may mean trying different ways of working and adjusting as needed.
The therapist’s original materials do not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also be useful when someone needs a quieter setting or lower bandwidth options, depending on the format offered.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to guilt or shame?
He works with guilt and shame alongside trauma, relationship strain, and caregiver stress. He listens to how those feelings fit into a person’s story.
How would he approach feelings of guilt in sessions?
He uses a person-centered style, asking questions to help people notice thoughts and choices. Sessions focus on connecting past events to current reactions and trying different ways of responding.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has five years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and populations connected to military and first responder roles.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and practices there.
Does he work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started 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.