About me
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 9 years of experience working in both fields as well as studied to obtain my Master's Degree in Marriage, Couples and Family Therapy at the University of Central Florida. I have worked with a wide range of clients from individuals to couples to families over my past 9 years of counseling. I specialize in depression, anxiety, relational issues to include couples dating, engaged, married, and going through the beginning process of divorce as well as substance use disorders and families impacted by substance use disorders, career challenges, and parenting issues.
My therapy style is genuine and interactive with my goal to help others achieve the change they desire. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, unconditional positive regard and compassion. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines Motivational Interviewing w/Cognitive-Behavioral, Rational-Emotive and Solution Focused Therapy to explore issues, discover strengths, motivate change and find solutions that enable a person to live a healthier lifestyle. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am here to help you through your challenges and offer a safe place for you to be open and honest without fear of judgment, blame, shame or ridicule. Deciding to get assistance for what is concerning you is the first and most important step for making healthy changes in your life.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life by taking the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. My passion in my career has always been and will continue to be having the ability to walk along side those and assist in experiencing exploration and discovery of ways to progress, making change in a healthy way to live a more fulfilling lifestyle.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationships
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Attachment issues , Co-morbidity , Codependency , Commitment issues , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 9
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
SC LPC 7231
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for James Barrett. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
James has been monumental in helping my wife and I gain ground with mental health. I would highly recommend him.
Great therapist. Actively listens, understand both point of views, between session check ins
James has been Great! Non judgmental, while also not blowing smoke. He laid down ground rules in the beginning. As well as what to expect from him on his part. He does great recaps at the end of sessions as well as follow up messages afterwards with homework or just suggestions. My partner and I are happy to have him to help us.
James is a great therapist with an excellent, practical approach. As a couples counselor, he really listens, offers great solutions and takes the time to really understand each of our needs.
So far he has been very understanding and professional. Very welcoming and comforting person. Calm, collected and seems to know what he‘s doing.
Great experience!
James is great. He actually gives us practical advice and exercises that we've been able to make positive changes pretty quickly. 10/10
James is patient and deeply knowledgeable. He helps us look in the mirror with compassion while also making sure we’re accountable for our actions. Highly recommended his skills
James is very kind and good at listening. He provides good insight into methods for us to work on and tackles problems systematically
It was easy to create bond with James. He is considerate, always available and offers support through our tougher issues. We are lucky we found him for couple’s therapy.
10/10 would therapy again.
James makes sure everyone is comfortable and feels heard throughout session. Gives a great outside perspective on issues and suggests alternative ways to solve future issues.
James is an exceptional human being with an incredible ability to listen, reciprocate and refer to conversation with multiple perspectives involved in a pretty darn unbiased way. I have found James to be the best therapist Megan and I have received from Regain by far. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends or family in a heartbeat.
Organized, kind, and thoughtful approach to our therapy.
James has been extremely helpful and spot on with the root of our disagreements. He is giving us tools to improve our communication dynamics and conflict management. I strongly recommend him - he is extremely professional, calm and respectful. Regain has given us the opportunity to create meaningful conversations.
James has really been great. He’s been able to help me realize my part in the issues with my relationship and my partners part as well. My boyfriend and I have definitely made some progress in just a few sessions and we are excited to continue working with James. He also checks in between sessions and at the end of each session he makes sure he understood and didn’t do anything we didn’t agree with.
He listens very well he’s very patient and he’s very observant and fair
He's great
James was very helpful in helping us navigate a very volatile and highly emotional situation with great patience , empathy and understanding. We truly appreciate all his insight and respect his opinions. He really helped us tremendously!! Thank you, James.