James Davis, LCMHC

James Davis is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) with ten years of clinical experience based in Utah. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD, and career or life changes.

He uses straightforward, skills-based work in sessions. That often means noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing different responses, and practicing small behavior changes between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of his approach alongside attachment-focused and client-centered techniques.

James also uses methods that address traumatic memories and their effects. He draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for clients where processing trauma is a clear focus. He pairs that with motivational interviewing when clients are working through substance use and addiction-related choices.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. People can expect clear steps, practical exercises, and pointers for everyday situations rather than abstract discussion alone. He works with each person to identify what to try next and how to track progress.

James holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling and an undergraduate degree in psychology and human development. He prefers a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide which methods are used and adjusted as needed.

Approaches used in online sessions and practical fit