James Campbell, LICSW

James Campbell is a licensed clinical social worker with a long history in community mental health. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and everyday challenges like work and self-esteem. He also supports people facing issues related to ADHD, sexual assault, gender dysphoria, and discrimination. James holds an LICSW. He trained in social work at Howard University and has spent decades working inside the District of Columbia public mental health system. That background includes roles as supervisor, program manager, and administrator at a child and family service agency. He later worked in school mental health for the District and has led clinic services as a director. In sessions James focuses on practical changes in thoughts and everyday habits. He uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused ideas guide short-term goals and steps forward. James values straightforward conversation and clear goals. He often breaks concerns into small, manageable actions that people can try between meetings. He also offers trauma-focused work for people coping with past abuse or assault when that is a priority. Outside direct care, he presents fatherhood and men’s programs at conferences and workshops. His experience spans clinical work, program leadership, and community education across the District of Columbia.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

James uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT usually focuses on clear problems and concrete practice that can be tracked between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy is about simple attention and grounding exercises that reduce rumination and improve handling of stress, useful for anxiety and depression. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change by exploring personal reasons for change and building small, achievable steps. James combines these methods in conversation with each person to match what feels most useful. Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. If an approach doesn’t feel right, he adjusts plans together so sessions stay focused and helpful. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, as specific online formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Ask about available session options when you schedule so you can pick what best fits your routine.