Prof. Jamilia James

Thoughtful CBT-informed care for complex life challenges

LPC New Jersey

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Jamilia

Prof. Jamilia James draws on a cognitive behavioral framework to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies for change.

Background and approach

With six years of clinical experience and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential, she blends structured skill-building with compassionate listening to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and addictions.

Her practice also attends to a wide range of related areas including grief, career transitions, bipolar disorder, eating and anger issues, and compassion fatigue. She complements CBT with approaches that emphasize values, attachment, and emotional connection, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs.

This includes integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and increase psychological flexibility, Attachment-Based methods to explore relational patterns, and client-centered practices that prioritize empathy and collaboration. Based in New Jersey, she offers services in English and accepts international clients, providing accessible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Prospective clients can begin by using the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to her availability.

Integrating CBT and Relational Approaches in Online Therapy

Prof. Jamilia James uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and to practice concrete skills for change, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility when facing painful feelings, often supporting work on life transitions, grief, and coping challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and improve communication and emotional connection in relationships.

Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to adapt methods over time so the selected strategies fit the person's situation and pace.

Online therapy with her is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing scheduling flexibility and the ability to engage from different locations. These options make it easier to integrate therapy into busy lives and to continue work between sessions through chat and messaging when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting difficulties, addictions, grief, eating and anger issues, bipolar concerns, career changes, and compassion fatigue.

What therapeutic approach can clients expect?

Her practice is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered techniques to combine skills training with relational and values-based work.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of experience working as a clinician and brings that background to client care and treatment planning.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds an LPC credential with license number NJ LPC 37PC00738600 and practices from New Jersey.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

She provides services in English and is open to working with international clients.

Which session formats does she provide?

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

How is cost structured for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Also works with

Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce 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 counselingLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English