Fantastic person overall and excited to get further into therapy with him.
James Ward, LPC-MHSP
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 5 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Tennessee
Recent reviews
Great connection
More about James
- 22 years' experience
- Male
- LPC-MHSP
I am licensed in Tennessee as Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provided. During the 22 years of my career has provided me opportunities to work with many people from diverse backgrounds facing many different challenges. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and their families, members of the adoption triad, survivors of trauma, and those struggling with addiction and their family members. In addition, I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, post rehabilitation adjustment, LGTBQ+ related issues, shame, anger, relationship issues, religious trauma,, and overall trauma and abuse.
The relationship between client and therapist is a foundational piece of successful outcomes. I am dedicated to providing my clients with a treatment experience that is nonjudgemental, professional, but personable , and includes objectivity, guidance and feedback to support them in attaining their personal goals.
To conclude, the decision to invest in yourself and start therapy took courage. Congratulations! If I can be of help to you in your efforts I will be honored.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
James Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457695538.
- LPC-MHSP · Tennessee · 3426 · Expires June 2025
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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for James Ward
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Fantastic person overall and excited to get further into therapy with him.
Great connection
He's been fantastic. Overall a very good man as well as therapist. Id recommend anybody to him!
James is very easy to connect and ground with. My first session with him felt like I walked into a conversation with a friend versus the usual therapist-patient interaction I was accustomed to. He is extremely grounded in conversation , straightforward in his advice, thoughtful on insights you share, and a genuine therapist to just talk with, create goals with to advance the journey of therapy, and find common ground with troubles being faced. I plan to continue my therapy journey with him, and if anyone needs someone to talk to that can relate to what I expressed here, I would highly recommend reaching out to a therapist like him.
Better than any therapist I have ever had!!!!
Frequently asked questions
Does James Ward offer telehealth visits?
Yes. James Ward 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 Ward speak?
James Ward speaks English.
How many years of experience does James Ward have?
James Ward has 22 years of experience.
Where is James Ward licensed to practice?
James Ward is licensed to practice in Tennessee.
Does James Ward accept clients outside of the United States?
No, James Ward 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 Ward offer?
James Ward offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with James Ward?
James Ward 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 Ward?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.