James Ditmore is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Texas with 25 years of experience.
01About James
James Ditmore is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Texas with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. He also addresses trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.
James aims to make sessions straightforward and easy to understand. He creates a calm space where clients can talk about what matters most.
Background and approach
Conversations are direct and practical, with tools that can be used between meetings. In session he draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful patterns. He uses client-centered and attachment-based ideas to build trust and improve relationships.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used when people want help aligning actions with their values. James has worked in many settings over his career, including hospice and end-of-life counseling, so he is familiar with serious life transitions. That background informs how he helps people manage grief, major health changes, and practical decisions.
He encourages small, steady steps. Work may include problem-solving, skill-building, values clarification, or short experiments to test new ways of coping. The focus is on what helps the person move forward in day-to-day life, not on labels or jargon.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 15016 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1639840499 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Phobias
Methods James names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods James names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Online approaches that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going, which often helps with depression, anxiety, sleeping, and mood swings. Mindfulness-based approaches teach present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasnt helped in the past. Together they will decide whether ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or a combination fits best, and can adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins and short exchanges between fuller sessions. These options let people schedule work around family, school, or jobs and keep momentum between meetings.
05Questions people ask
What issues can James help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep and anger problems, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and career or life changes. He also has experience with hospice and end-of-life counseling and phobias.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. He uses a mix of conversational, skill-based work and reflective exercises tailored to each person's needs.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of professional experience and has worked in settings that include hospice and end-of-life counseling as well as general mental health care.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are offered for sessions?
He meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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