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James Dion

James Dion, LCMHC

North Carolina

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Licensed counselor - Young adult issues

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction and recovery
  • Attachment focused work

About James

James Dion is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with five years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and related struggles.

He focuses on clear, direct conversation and practical steps. Sessions are a place to talk through feelings and make small changes that fit everyday life. He aims to reduce overwhelm and help clients notice what’s working and what needs to shift.

James blends several approaches in session. He uses attachment ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. He borrows cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and build healthier routines. He also draws on emotionally-focused methods to help people name and move through strong feelings.

He is willing to meet outside normal hours when needed and asks people to raise scheduling questions up front. James accepts clients in English and works with people in North Carolina and international clients who can connect in English. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, prospective clients are asked to select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. This helps make the first appointment straightforward and focused.

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns show up now. Online sessions can help people recognize those patterns and practice different ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often includes concrete exercises and short homework tasks to practice between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and process strong feelings so they become easier to manage and discuss.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and situation. That plan can change as progress is made or new issues appear; the client’s needs and preferences guide those decisions.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, whether people need shorter check-ins, times outside normal business hours, or a way to avoid travel. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, use worksheets, and set clear between-session tasks that work well in remote appointments.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns listed in his specialties.

What is his style in sessions?

Sessions are conversational and practical. He uses clear talk, problem solving, and emotion-focused work to help clients make changes.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional work experience as an LCMHC in North Carolina.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

He accepts international clients who can work in English.

Which session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are delivered.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.

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