- Attachment work
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
About James
Dr. James English is an Illinois psychologist with three decades of clinical experience. He has worked with individuals, couples, and families, and focuses on relationship problems, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, and young adult issues among other concerns.
He prefers a collaborative, results-oriented approach. Sessions focus on helping people name their feelings and notice the thoughts that come with them. Once those patterns are clearer, he and the client look for small changes in thinking and behavior that make daily life more manageable.
His work draws on attachment-based ideas, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method. These methods are used to address things like intimacy struggles, communication problems, coping with loss, and mood difficulties.
Dr. English describes practical techniques aimed at reducing unhelpful automatic reactions. That can mean learning new ways to respond in relationships, practicing emotion regulation skills, or testing out different thoughts and actions to change outcomes.
Clients often bring worries about starting a career, feeling behind peers, relationship strain, or adjusting after big life changes. He works to make sessions straightforward, with clear goals and measurable steps that relate to daily life.
He practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online options button.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based approaches focus on how early and current relationship patterns shape reactions. In therapy this can mean noticing how closeness or conflict triggers certain responses and trying new ways of connecting. CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people spot automatic thoughts and test more balanced ideas to reduce distress in everyday situations. DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches practical skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review concerns and goals, explain relevant methods, and adjust the plan together so it fits the client’s needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around classes, shifts, or commutes. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or let someone avoid travel time on busy days. Licensed professionals can adapt the same CBT, DBT, and attachment-informed work to remote sessions so therapeutic skills are practiced in the client’s normal routines.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship strain, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and issues common in young adults such as career stress and feeling behind peers.
What is his style in sessions?
He takes a collaborative and results-focused approach, helping people identify feelings and the thoughts tied to them, then practicing changes in thinking and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience working in the counseling field with individuals, couples, and families.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an IL Psychologist 071.005714 and practices in Illinois.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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