James Dion, LCMHC
Therapist in North Carolina
James Dion is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with five years of experience practicing in North Carolina.
- Licensed inNorth Carolina
- License13387
- NPI 1083124317
- Experience5+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About James
James Dion is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with five years of experience practicing in North Carolina. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and related concerns. James aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure about therapy.
He builds sessions around an open, nonjudgmental tone so clients can talk about what matters most.
Background and approach
Conversations are direct and practical. James listens first, then works with each person to set realistic goals and small steps forward. James uses attachment-based ideas alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to understand how relationships and thinking patterns shape feelings and behavior.
He draws on emotionally focused and existential ideas when people want to explore deeper meaning or relationship patterns. These methods are used to help with everyday struggles like sleep, eating, work stress, parenting strain, and relationship tension. He supports people coping with grief, intimacy concerns, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and the stress that comes from caregiving or blended family situations.
James also addresses anger, self-esteem, career worries, and the shock of life changes like separation or disaster. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. James can discuss scheduling and is open to working with people across locations, including international clients.
To begin, a simple matching questionnaire and scheduling step connect someone to his practice.
Credentials
- LCMHC (North Carolina)
- License 13387 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1083124317 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Using attachment and practical therapy online
Attachment-based work looks at how relationships shape feeling and behavior, and helps people notice patterns that come from early or current bonds. It can be useful for issues like intimacy concerns, abandonment feelings, and communication problems. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping people lead the direction of their care, which supports those wanting a respectful space to talk through stress, grief, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or change habits.Finding the right way to work is a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily life to decide which approach or mix of approaches feels most useful. Sessions can shift as needs change, and the plan is adjusted in collaboration with the client.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and reading nonverbal cues. Phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging work well for ongoing check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help people fit therapy around work, travel, caregiving, or living in different locations.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and more.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is open and nonjudgmental, with practical steps and collaborative goal-setting. He listens carefully and then helps clients try small, concrete changes.
What is his background and experience?
He holds a North Carolina LCMHC and has five years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can he work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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