Dr. James Chavers
Experienced psychologist for practical growth
CA Psychologist 32025 California
- Experience
- 9 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About James
Dr. James Chavers welcomes people seeking practical, compassionate support for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, identity questions, addiction, grief, trauma, and other life transitions.
Background and approach
He opens sessions with a focus on what the client wants to change and helps build clear, achievable steps toward those goals while honoring each person’s experience and values. Dr.
Chavers is a California licensed psychologist (CA Psychologist 32025) with nine years of clinical experience and advanced degrees in clinical psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara.
His training includes work in correctional settings, community health clinics, and university counseling environments, where he supported people dealing with HIV, substance use, reentry from locked settings, and the stresses of college and adulthood. Therapeutically he blends evidence-informed practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and client-centered approaches.
Grounded in humanistic values, he treats clients with respect and collaboration, offering both compassionate listening and straightforward feedback to help clients move forward.
Therapeutic approaches and online access
Dr. Chavers frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety or insomnia, while ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Both approaches are practical and goal-oriented, making them useful for stress, mood concerns, addiction, and relationship challenges.He also draws on client-centered principles, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist and client collaborate on what techniques and goals feel most helpful. Choosing the best approach is part of the work together; he will discuss options and tailor methods to each person’s needs, preferences, and goals so therapy feels relevant and achievable.
Online therapy with him is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or health constraints. These formats make it easier to attend regular sessions, try different communication styles, and integrate therapeutic tools into daily life while working with a licensed professional.
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Experience
9+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English