James Joseph Beaulieu

Compassionate, experienced therapist focused on practical change

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience: 28 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About James

James Joseph Beaulieu is a Pennsylvania-licensed LPC with 28 years of clinical experience who supports people facing addictions, relationship challenges, family concerns, trauma, eating issues, self-esteem struggles, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

He aims to create an environment where clients can express thoughts and feelings openly and without judgment, and he frames therapy as a collaborative process that begins with the courage to seek change.

His work draws on several evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Over nearly three decades he has helped clients address a wide range of focused concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, body image and eating concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress, codependency, and varied personality and behavioral issues. He accepts clients in English and is available to international clients as well.

Sessions are offered through multiple online formats to fit different needs and schedules. Prospective clients start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule according to his availability, with subscription-based sessions that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Work

James Joseph Beaulieu uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) among other approaches. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill-building, which can be useful for issues like anxiety, depression, and problematic habits. ACT emphasizes values-guided action and mindfulness strategies to increase psychological flexibility and cope with difficult emotions, which can support recovery from addiction, trauma responses, and life transitions.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. He works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques from CBT, ACT, and other models as the therapeutic relationship and progress evolve.

Online therapy with him is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across distances, accommodate busy lives, and use tools and exercises that complement in-session work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, low self-esteem, and coping with major life changes, plus a range of additional focus areas such as attachment issues and caregiver stress.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He emphasizes a nonjudgmental, collaborative atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and feelings openly while using practical, skills-based approaches to make changes.

How long has he practiced?

He brings 28 years of professional experience to his work supporting people through a wide variety of concerns and life transitions.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is licensed as an LPC in Pennsylvania with license number PA LPC PC001573 and maintains a practice that serves clients in that state and beyond.

Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?

He conducts therapy in English and does accept international clients, while sessions are provided in the language noted.

Which session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments based on his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English