James is really just helpful in ways where he really listens to you and hears you and what is on your mind and heart. He has a calming way of making you feel you are never as bad as you think you are, or your situation isn't solvable in some ways. He wants to help your specific situation and helps share in ways you can move forward and what that may look like. He isn't there to come down on you for what you share, he makes you think and believe what you are going through is ok and normal with just being human. He makes you feel things will be ok and I am there talking to him for a reason, so how can he help and instill in me what I want to believe enough to want to change. Very encouraging and at the end of sessions, well, you just feel better.
James Cady, LPC-MH
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
James is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with James. View 22 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in South Dakota
Recent reviews
James Cady has really helped me challenge some of my limiting beliefs. He is a great listener and always has relatable stories/quotes that are easy to recall, and are useful tools when my limiting beliefs resurface. He has also helped me manage some of my anxieties. His kindness and compassion are evident and I highly recommend him.
More about James
- 17 years' experience
- Male
- LPC-MH
I was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Morningside College in Sioux City . I earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota . In the spring of 2013, I was awarded a Specialist’s Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota. For six years, I worked as a counselor with a local community mental health center. In June of 2013, I established a private practice . In my years as a counselor, I have worked with a variety of populations experiencing a wide range of emotional challenges. This work has included working with families, couples, and children.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
James Cady's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801233069.
- LPC-MH · South Dakota · 30534 · Expires November 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for James Cady
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
James is really just helpful in ways where he really listens to you and hears you and what is on your mind and heart. He has a calming way of making you feel you are never as bad as you think you are, or your situation isn't solvable in some ways. He wants to help your specific situation and helps share in ways you can move forward and what that may look like. He isn't there to come down on you for what you share, he makes you think and believe what you are going through is ok and normal with just being human. He makes you feel things will be ok and I am there talking to him for a reason, so how can he help and instill in me what I want to believe enough to want to change. Very encouraging and at the end of sessions, well, you just feel better.
James Cady has really helped me challenge some of my limiting beliefs. He is a great listener and always has relatable stories/quotes that are easy to recall, and are useful tools when my limiting beliefs resurface. He has also helped me manage some of my anxieties. His kindness and compassion are evident and I highly recommend him.
Excellent therapist!
Always helpful and always willing to listen or offer advice. Very timely. I have worked with James for a year and made a lot of progress.
Very helpful
Great listener. Good guidance with current situations. Offers multiple options for growth. Responds with questions/statements that allow you to prepare/work toward/set goals/ set homework for your own growth and well being. Honest and a real person. I never feel judged or like I am being evaluated -
Jim is very helpful and effective at what he does! Glad I have the opportunity to work with him as my therapist!
James has been a great therapist. He greatly helped me get through all the problems going on in my life. I greatly appreciate everything he did for me. I didn’t know what to expect when I started, but he was really easy to talk to and helped me in many ways find my happiness and deal with emotions I had built up. I would highly recommend james to anyone that needs help.
I would highly recommend James! He is very knowledgeable and gives great advice. He provides multiple tools to help you improve any situation you may be in or might experience in the future. He is also very easy to talk with!
James is really insightful and a good listener. He uses his expertise to truly help and provide feedback. He knows when to push back on my bad ideas and I’m actually gaining help from sessions with him.
I've been working with him for a short period of time and he just allows me to talk. He is a great listener and gives amazing feedback. Honestly so far he's helped me immensely and that's amazing.
Been a wonderful and eye-opening experience. Been helping me manage.
James is an excellent guide. Patient, listens and provides feedback when needed but doesn’t tell me what to do. Offers great suggestions and is lighthearted and thoughtful
I have had a great experience with James, he is good at what he does!
Simply stated James helped me more in our short time than any counselor has my entire life. Thank you
James is responsible, polite, adaptive, and quite knowledgeable. He helps me to understand myself by asking relevant and pointed questions and listens when I need to talk. I think I have made actual progress with him as my therapist and I’m really happy it’s working out thus far.
James is very committed to helping you. He listens, and gives helpful information on how to help your struggles. I strongly recommend him.
I have been skeptical of therapy in the past but he made me rethink it. I have been very pleased and would recommend him if asked. He has been a great resource to me.
He does a great job of giving personable but tangible help.
Easy to talk to understanding of everyday problems or things that may come up. Very supportive not only with therapy but also with goals set for myself
James is great! Highly recommend
He listens and gives great ideas to help better yourself and figure out ways to work on any issue
Frequently asked questions
Does James Cady offer telehealth visits?
Yes. James Cady works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does James Cady speak?
James Cady speaks English.
How many years of experience does James Cady have?
James Cady has 17 years of experience.
Where is James Cady licensed to practice?
James Cady is licensed to practice in South Dakota.
Does James Cady accept clients outside of the United States?
No, James Cady does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does James Cady offer?
James Cady offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with James Cady?
James Cady can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with James Cady?
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