Mr Michael D. James
Licensed Professional Counselor
“I am a licensed professional counselor with a decade of experience serving youth and families across school, juvenile justice, and clinical settings. My work is rooted in trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and systems-level thinking.”
About Me
Approach
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Services
Services Offered:
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Adoption
The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.
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Advocacy
Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.
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Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Couples
- •Families
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Professional Title:
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Licensed Professional Counselor
A counselor licensed to provide professional mental health services including assessment and therapy.
Qualifications
Langston University
Registrations
Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
Licensed Professional Counselor