James Smith, LMHC
Personalized therapy for stress, relationships, and recovery
- Respectful collaborative support
- Tailored treatment planning
- Compassionate practical guidance
About James Smith
James Smith is a Massachusetts-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who supports adults and families navigating stress, anxiety, addiction-related concerns, relationship challenges, and family conflict. He also works with depression and helps clients build practical ways to cope with difficult emotions, life transitions, and day-to-day pressures.
He approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a supportive space where clients can speak openly and feel understood. James Smith tailors the conversation and overall treatment plan to each person, focusing on what is most relevant to their goals, strengths, and current circumstances.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and he recognizes the courage it takes to begin. With a collaborative style and individualized care, he helps clients move forward at a pace that fits their needs while working toward meaningful, lasting change.
He approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a supportive space where clients can speak openly and feel understood. James Smith tailors the conversation and overall treatment plan to each person, focusing on what is most relevant to their goals, strengths, and current circumstances.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and he recognizes the courage it takes to begin. With a collaborative style and individualized care, he helps clients move forward at a pace that fits their needs while working toward meaningful, lasting change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does James Smith have?
James Smith has 17 years of experience.
Is James Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. James Smith holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Massachusetts (MA LMHC LMHC10594).
In which languages does James Smith provide therapy?
James Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is James Smith located?
James Smith is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with James Smith as my therapist?
You can work with James Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does James Smith work with international clients?
Yes. James Smith works with international clients.
How much does therapy with James Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, respectful space where the client leads with what matters most. This approach can be especially helpful when someone wants to feel heard while sorting through stress, relationship strain, family conflict, or depression.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. It often helps people develop tools for managing anxiety, shifting unhelpful patterns, and responding differently to everyday challenges.
Mindfulness Therapy builds awareness of the present moment and teaches ways to relate to thoughts and feelings with more steadiness. It can support clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck in worry, or emotionally drained, and it can complement other therapy goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. James Smith works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and then adjusts the plan over time as priorities become clearer.
Online therapy makes it easier to access support in a way that fits real life. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can add flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or changing routines.