- Addictions
- Relationships
- CBT and ACT
About James
James Joseph Beaulieu is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 28 years of experience. He works with adults facing addictions, relationship strain, family concerns, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. James also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, and caregiver stress among other matters.
He keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He listens to what you bring and helps sort out the next practical steps. Expect a focus on goals you set together and tools you can try between meetings.
James uses a mix of approaches to match different problems. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep patterns going. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and build actions that fit those values.
Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods shape how he works in session. That means attention to relationship patterns and an emphasis on the client’s experience in the moment. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills may be used for emotional regulation and distress tolerance when those are needed.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted, and session arrangements vary by location. To begin, the process involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
James commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and patterns that feed addictions. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match your values, which can help with motivation, avoidance, and coping with life changes.He also works from an attachment-informed and client-centered stance, paying attention to how past relationships affect current patterns and keeping the sessions grounded in your experience. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to decide which approaches fit your needs, goals, and preferences as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around classes, shifts, or other commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that is useful. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises and DBT or ACT skills practice to an online setting so people can try tools between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with addictions, relationships, family concerns, trauma and abuse, eating issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He keeps sessions conversational and goal-oriented, combining client-centered listening with practical tools drawn from several approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Pennsylvania.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does he offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How much does therapy cost with him?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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