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James Greenwald

James Greenwald

Texas

Practical counseling for better sleep and balance

  • 6 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas · 79184
NPI
1235779182
Based in
Texas
  • Sleep and rest focus
  • Practical coping skills
  • Mindfulness based care

About James

James Greenwald is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing sleep problems, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. He also sees clients dealing with stress, self-esteem concerns, addictions, grief, anger, ADHD-related struggles, and questions about identity and intimacy. His tone is direct and practical, aimed at people who need clear tools and steady support.

James trained at Dallas Theological Seminary and has six years of clinical experience. He has worked in a wide range of settings, including private practice, hospitals, schools, crisis services, and correctional environments. That variety shaped a down-to-earth style that focuses on real-life problems rather than abstract theory.

In sessions he combines acceptance and commitment ideas with narrative approaches and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. He uses mindfulness practices and client-centered listening to help people notice patterns, manage overwhelming feelings, and make purposeful choices. Conversations are collaborative and paced to each person’s readiness.

James aims to teach coping skills you can use between sessions. Expect practical exercises, chances to try new ways of responding, and focused work on communication and emotion regulation. He frames therapy as a process of building habits that lead to better rest, clearer decisions, and steadier relationships.

People often come for help with sleep, parenting strain, career direction, or relational cycles. He encourages clients to explore vulnerability and regain a sense of direction, while keeping goals realistic and sustainable.

Approaches that translate well to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, sleep disturbance, and feeling stuck. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, with practical tools for distress tolerance and emotional balance. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so people feel heard while they work through difficult decisions and loss.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they will try methods that fit the client’s rhythm and adjust the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports steady skill practice between meetings, helping people apply ACT, DBT, and client-centered work to the routines that affect sleep, stress, and relationships.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy matters, grief, addiction issues, ADHD challenges, and life changes.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are collaborative and practical, with a focus on building skills, noticing patterns, and applying small changes between sessions.

What is his clinical background?

He trained at Dallas Theological Seminary and brings six years of experience working in settings such as private practice, hospitals, schools, crisis care, and correctional facilities.

Does he hold any credentials and where is he located?

He is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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