- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- CBT methods
About James
James Fry is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas with 40 years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and anger. He also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and feelings of isolation.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens, asks questions, and helps clients name patterns that maintain distress. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on steps people can try between sessions.
James commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. That means working on thoughts, behaviors, and habits that feed anxiety or low mood. He helps people break problems into small, manageable parts and test new ways of coping.
Over four decades of practice, James has worked with people facing major life changes. He has supported those dealing with divorce or separation, caregiving burden, chronic pain or illness, and issues tied to military service. He also addresses concerns like guilt, shame, impulsivity, and control struggles.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Clients can expect practical skill-building, clearer problem definitions, and shared planning for next steps. To begin, clients follow the online matching and scheduling process to set up an initial session.
How CBT-based approaches translate to online work
James uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in a practical way. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses short experiments to test new responses. It is often used for anxiety, stress, anger, and patterns tied to addiction.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process decides which techniques to emphasize over time.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific online methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, for example by removing travel time or allowing a session during a lunch break. They also make it possible to keep continuity of care during moves or schedule changes. Therapists can use CBT worksheets, behavioral experiments, and brief between-session tasks effectively in remote sessions, helping clients practice skills in real life and report back at the next meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and anger. He also addresses related issues like abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and isolation.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a direct, practical approach that focuses on identifying patterns and trying new behaviors. Sessions emphasize clear steps clients can take between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (TX LMFT) and practices in Texas.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Check the online options to see what is offered.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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