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James Ditmore, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - anxiety and grief support
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Grief and end-of-life focus
- Practical coping skills
About James
James Ditmore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 25 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and major life changes such as chronic illness.
He focuses on clear, practical ways to notice thoughts and habits that make problems worse. Sessions are direct and goal-oriented. He uses methods that help people try different responses and track what works.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what is causing distress and what they want to change. James listens for patterns in thinking, behavior, and relationships, then suggests simple exercises and experiments to test new ways of coping.
He combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness ideas when those methods fit the concern. Attachment-based and client-centered approaches also inform how he talks about relationships and emotional needs.
James has worked across settings that include grief and end-of-life care, addictions, phobias, bipolar and ADHD-related concerns. He aims to help people manage sleep, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and intimacy and relationship issues in practical steps.
People who prefer structured sessions that focus on changes they can try between meetings may find his style useful. The next step is to confirm current session options and ask any scheduling questions before booking.
How his approaches translate to online work
James commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test small behavioral experiments to see what changes their mood or stress. ACT focuses on values and committed action, helping people accept difficult internal experiences while working toward meaningful goals.He also draws on attachment-based ideas to talk about relationship patterns and emotional needs in pairs of short exercises and conversations. Choosing or combining these approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and the specific problems they bring.
The source biography did not list specific online formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video or phone sessions are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time while keeping a consistent routine for practicing new skills between appointments.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, and life changes including chronic illness.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is practical and structured, focusing on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new responses between sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 25 years of professional experience working in counseling and related settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Does he work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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