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James Judkins, LISW
Iowa
Licensed LISW - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Trauma-focused care
About James
James Judkins is an Iowa-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 38 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and grief. James also addresses sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, career questions, and concerns related to LGBT identity and bipolar disorder.
James uses clear, structured methods. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-focused work. In sessions he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test new responses, and practice small changes that add up.
People who prefer practical steps often find his style helpful. He listens for patterns that keep problems active, then suggests specific exercises to try between sessions. Homework might include thought records, behavioral experiments, or brief mindfulness practices tailored to daily life.
James has long experience with veterans and end-of-life issues, and with panic, OCD patterns, and post-traumatic stress. He also helps people work on forgiveness, self-love, and finding life purpose when those themes are present.
Sessions are conversational but focused. He aims to make goals concrete and trackable so progress is easier to see. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the provided intake steps to schedule an initial meeting.
Using CBT, ACT, and DBT in online sessions
James frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking and acting. CBT is practical and task-focused, useful for anxiety, depression, and panic-related problems.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice values and commit to small steps aligned with what matters. ACT can help when avoidance or difficult emotions get in the way of daily life.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training and mindfulness practices are used to improve emotional regulation and reduce reactive behavior. These tools can be useful for intense emotions, relationship stress, and managing urges or compulsions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and the problems at hand. That may mean combining skills training, behavioral experiments, and trauma-focused techniques over time.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow quieter check-ins when travel is difficult, or permit shorter behavioral coaching between clinic visits. Many people find that having sessions without commute time helps them keep regular appointments and practice skills consistently.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he typically address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as sleep and eating problems.
How does he approach therapy sessions?
He uses structured, practical methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused approaches to help people notice thoughts and try different responses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 38 years of experience as a practicing clinician working across a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an Iowa LISW and practices in Iowa.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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