Therapist profile
James Barrett, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, South Carolina / 7231
- NPI
- 1952808578
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- South Carolina
About
- CBT methods
- Motivational Interviewing
- Gottman-informed work
About James
James Barrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 10 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, substance use issues, grief, and the everyday stressors that pile up. He also lists codependency and attachment issues among his focus areas.
He trained toward a master’s degree in Marriage, Couples and Family Therapy and has worked with individuals, couples, and families across clinical settings. His background includes work with people affected by substance use, and with those navigating separation or the early stages of divorce. He has experience with parenting and fatherhood issues, career-related stress, and problems that trace back to family of origin.
James uses Client-Centered Therapy to center the conversation on the person in front of him. He combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing to identify unhelpful thoughts, set concrete goals, and find workable steps forward. He also draws on Gottman Method ideas when couples want practical skills for communication and conflict.
In session he keeps things interactive and straightforward. He helps people notice patterns - for example people-pleasing, difficulty saying no, or staying in relationships that drain them - and then practices new ways of responding. He avoids labels and focuses on change that fits daily life.
Sessions are conducted in English and James accepts international clients. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats via the platform's scheduling flow.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches fit into online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's concerns and priorities. In practice this means the therapist follows what matters to the client, asks open questions, and reflects what is said to help clarify goals. It can help with relationship problems, self-esteem, and figuring out which changes matter most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions often include setting concrete homework, tracking patterns, and practicing behavioral experiments between meetings. This approach suits anxiety, depression, sleep and many stress-related problems.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversation style that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. In remote work it is used to build readiness for actions like reducing substance use or trying new relationship behaviors without pressure.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress or new challenges appear.
The biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm what formats are offered before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to use video or other options depending on technology and comfort.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, substance use, grief, parenting and career stress, and related areas such as codependency and attachment problems.
What is his style in therapy?
His approach is interactive and client-centered. He uses practical techniques from CBT and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and try new behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
James has ten years of experience working in counseling and related fields, including work with individuals, couples, and families.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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