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James Graham

James Graham, LPC

Alabama 4 years in practice

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Trauma and mood concerns

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  • Trauma-informed narrative work
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and depression

About James

James Graham is an Alabama Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with four years of clinical experience working with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. He focuses on narrative, trauma-informed work that looks at the stories people tell about themselves and how those stories shape emotion and behavior.

Graham approaches sessions as a collaborative process. He listens to what has happened and helps people integrate painful memories into a clearer sense of meaning and purpose. Sessions are aimed at practical changes in everyday life as well as making sense of difficult feelings.

He also works with a range of related concerns, including aging and geriatric issues, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger Syndrome, avoidant personality traits, codependency, dissociation, and family of origin issues. Other focus areas include fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, men’s issues, narcissism, obsessions and compulsions, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress, and process addictions such as problematic porn, exercise, or gambling behaviors.

Graham trained in History, Religion, and Clinical Mental Health. He uses that mix to attend to both the facts of a person’s life and the meaning they make from those facts. He emphasizes clear conversation and collaborative planning rather than jargon or long lectures.

People considering work with him are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients may be supported; confirm current session options before booking.

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How narrative and trauma-informed work translate to remote sessions

James Graham describes his approach as trauma-informed narrative work, which focuses on the stories people tell about their lives. In practice this means conversations that identify patterns, painful memories, and the meanings attached to them. The goal is to help people reframe parts of their story so difficult feelings become more manageable.

He also emphasizes interventions that address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress by attending to both thoughts and everyday behaviors. That combination can help with symptoms like intrusive memories, rumination, avoidance, or repetitive behaviors linked to process addictions. Sessions balance reflection on meaning with concrete steps to reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will work with clients to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals, and will adjust methods as work progresses. Clients and the therapist together set priorities and check how well particular strategies are working.

The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule short check-ins around work or to avoid travel time, and can allow people to keep therapy in regular weekly slots that fit their routines rather than requiring long commutes.

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCodependencyDissociationFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameMen's issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySomatizationWomen's issues

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Alabama

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. He also focuses on related issues like OCD, process addictions, and attachment problems.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses trauma-informed narrative approaches that look at personal stories and meaning. Sessions aim for practical steps as well as making sense of difficult memories.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has four years of experience as a licensed therapist. That span covers work with a broad range of mood and trauma-related concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LPC, licensed in Alabama. His background includes degrees in History, Religion, and Clinical Mental Health.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.

How is cost handled?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact cost varies with location.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.

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