James Johnson, LCMHC

North Carolina · 13 years in practice

James Johnson is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 13 years of experience.

License and registration

LCMHC, North Carolina: 15033 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1912181918 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About James

James Johnson is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 13 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and a wide range of related struggles. He emphasizes that each person brings strengths and knowledge about their own life.

Taking the first step toward therapy is often hard, and he acknowledges that effort. In sessions he uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to reduce symptoms and build coping skills.

Background and approach

He listens for practical patterns that make daily life harder and works with clients to try small, manageable changes. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on skills that can help between meetings. James draws on experience supporting people through grief, career stress, parenting strain, eating and sleeping difficulties, and compassion fatigue.

He also addresses issues tied to identity and relationships, including LGBT concerns and intimacy-related questions. His work includes support around ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and co-occurring conditions. He practices in North Carolina and offers therapy in English.

Sessions are available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. James aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can test new ways of coping.

He helps clients set clear goals and track small wins, adjusting the plan as needed. The overall focus is on practical progress and rebuilding a sense of control over everyday life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Trichotillomania
Workplace issues

Online support

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

James uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques that focus on real-life change. One approach emphasizes skill building for stress and anxiety control, teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another common focus is relapse prevention and coping strategies for addictions, which helps people recognize triggers and craft practical plans to manage urges and setbacks.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to clarify goals, test techniques, and adjust methods if something isn’t working. Clients help shape the plan so it matches their needs, pace, and preferences rather than following a fixed script.

Online therapy makes those methods easier to use in everyday life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins or shorter, more frequent contact. These formats provide flexibility for fitting sessions into workdays, caregiving schedules, or when leaving home is difficult, while keeping the focus on progress and usable skills.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and relationship or intimacy issues, plus related areas like grief, parenting strain, and career stress.

How would therapy sessions typically feel?

Sessions are practical and focused on skills. Conversations aim to identify patterns, try small changes, and build coping tools that people can use between meetings.

What experience does he bring to therapy?

He has 13 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including mood, trauma, addiction, and relationship difficulties.

Where is this therapist licensed and based?

He is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are fees handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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