James earned his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan in 2025 as part of a specialized training cohort focused on supporting children and families in underserved urban communities. He works with children, adults, couples, and families navigating challenges such as trauma, emotional regulation, relationship difficulties, neurodiversity, life transitions, and complex family dynamics.
James approaches therapy from a relational and trauma-informed perspective, creating a space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change. He integrates evidence-based approaches including Attachment Theory, Trauma-Informed Theory of Behavior, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Adventure Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs, strengths, and goals.
James has completed Gottman Level 1 training and continues to pursue advanced training in couples therapy. He enjoys helping couples improve communication, strengthen their connection, navigate conflict, and build healthier relationships.
James brings a wide range of professional and life experience to his work as a therapist, including military service, competitive combat sports participation, teaching martial arts, and working in public school settings. These experiences inform his appreciation for resilience, discipline, personal growth, and the connection between the mind and body.
Outside of his professional work, James is married and a parent to a young child. He enjoys science fiction and fantasy media, running, facilitating tabletop roleplaying games, and training in various combat sports, including Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.