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James Dinh

Compassionate practical therapy for families

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Credentials
LCSW, LICSW
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Texas, Washington
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About James

James Dinh is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, person-focused therapies. They combine skills from cognitive behavioral work, acceptance-based methods, and trauma-focused tools. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at helping parents and caregivers manage stress and family concerns.

James speaks English and practices from Texas as a LCSW and LICSW. With nine years of experience, James adapts the room to each person’s needs. They make space for talk and reflection, then move to concrete steps that feel doable at home.

Background and approach

For trauma, they often use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a structured method that many people choose to work through painful memories. James is candid about identity and sexuality and brings that lived perspective into sessions when relevant. They listen for what matters most to the person in front of them and focus on values, safety, and steady progress.

That approach can help with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and transitions. Their work often includes helping people set small goals, learn new coping skills, and practice different ways of communicating. Techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy appear when helpful for emotion regulation and getting unstuck.

Overall, James offers clear guidance and calm support. Parents looking for help with family and parenting concerns will find a practical, experience-based style that balances listening with action.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit family life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and small actions that move you toward the life you want. It helps when worry or stress keeps you from doing what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to manage anxiety and mood. It is useful for panic, depression, and everyday coping. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a trauma-focused method used to reduce the intensity of painful memories so they interfere less with daily life. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. James will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods match goals and comfort level. That collaborative process means techniques can change as needs shift. Online therapy offers flexibility for busy households. Video calls let families talk face to face from home, while phone sessions can be a simpler option when schedules are tight. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into parenting routines and to practice new skills in real time.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does James address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, and family matters among other topics.
What is James' therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and person-centered. Sessions blend talk, skill practice, and steps you can try between meetings.
How much experience does this therapist have?
James has nine years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of concerns.
Where does James practice and what are the credentials?
James practices from Texas and holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. License details include TX LCSW 61941 and WA LICSW LW61548945.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with James?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Texas, Washington
Languages
English

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