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James White

Skilled, practical therapy for emotional balance

LPC Alabama

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About James

James White is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama who draws on 15 years of clinical experience to help people navigate intense emotions and life transitions.

Background and approach

He integrates evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, and dialectical behavior skills to provide practical, skills-based support. His work often focuses on emotional regulation, coping with stress and anxiety, and addressing patterns that maintain unhealthy behavior.

He has substantial experience supporting people with mood disorders, trauma and abuse histories, substance-related concerns, and personality disorder presentations, along with a wide range of other challenges including grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping difficulties, and compassion fatigue. James emphasizes goal-oriented work and collaborative planning, helping clients identify achievable steps toward improved functioning and a clearer sense of direction.

James is comfortable working with clients dealing with addictions, relationship and family matters, ADHD, and identity-related concerns among other areas. He accepts international clients and offers multiple remote session formats to increase accessibility.

His licensure details are AL LPC 3479.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online care

James blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into virtual work to help clients change unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical coping skills. CBT targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) when useful, helping clients clarify values and take committed action even in the presence of difficult feelings. Throughout online treatment he approaches planning collaboratively, exploring which combination of strategies best matches each person's goals, preferences, and life context rather than prescribing a single method up front.

Online therapy with James is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and use skills coaching between meetings. He works with clients to select the format and pace that support steady progress toward their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does James commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and ADHD among others.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He uses evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and Motivational Interviewing to create practical, skills-focused treatment plans.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has 15 years of experience working in clinical settings with adults who have mental health and substance use challenges, and he applies that background to individualized treatment planning.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is licensed in Alabama as an LPC with licence number AL LPC 3479 and practices from that jurisdiction while offering remote services.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
He provides services in English and does accept international clients for online sessions.
What session formats are available for working with him?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesFirst responder issuesHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationships

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English