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James Judkins

Seasoned therapist offering practical, compassionate care

LISW Iowa

Experience
38 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About James

James Judkins is an Iowa-based licensed social worker with 38 years of clinical experience who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, and major life changes.

Background and approach

He draws on long practice working with issues that include depression, panic and phobic reactions, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and post-traumatic stress while also addressing concerns such as grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, self-esteem, and bipolar-related struggles.

His work emphasizes practical skill-building alongside emotional exploration, using therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and trauma-focused approaches to support recovery and growth. James integrates mindfulness and dialectical behavior therapy techniques when helpful, aiming to help clients develop healthier coping strategies, greater self-love, and clearer life purpose.

Clients find a steady, respectful presence in sessions that combines direct clinical experience with a collaborative attitude. He also brings attention to end-of-life and hospice counseling, veteran and armed forces issues, and other focused areas such as forgiveness and career concerns.

Language of work is English and his practice operates from Iowa.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

James often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another method he employs to support people in clarifying values, increasing psychological flexibility, and learning to accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful actions. When trauma is a central issue he draws on trauma-focused therapy to create structured ways to process memories and reduce their ongoing impact.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts methods so they fit the individual context rather than relying on a single technique alone. This flexibility helps shape a treatment plan that feels practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and for how people prefer to communicate. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals while balancing work, caregiving, or mobility needs, and they allow therapeutic work to continue when in-person meetings are not feasible.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career concerns, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses a mix of evidence-based methods including CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused therapy, blending skills training with exploration to tailor care to each person.
How much experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 38 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed independent social worker with the credential IA LISW 00623 and practices out of Iowa.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Sessions can be conducted through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

ForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

38+ years

Licensed

Iowa

Languages

English