Therapist profile
James Ditmore, LPC
Texas
Texas LPC focusing on anger and life changes
Continue with JamesKey details
- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 15016
- NPI1639840499
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Mindfulness and ACT
About James
James Ditmore is a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of practice experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger. He also supports those coping with life changes such as chronic illness and end-of-life concerns.
He keeps sessions straightforward and person-focused. He listens to how anger and other concerns show up in daily life. He helps people notice patterns, try practical strategies, and practice new responses. Sessions are conversational and aimed at concrete change rather than abstract theory.
James draws on several evidence-based approaches to guide his work. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify stressful thoughts and test them in real life. He brings mindfulness skills to help with reactivity and staying present. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is part of his toolkit when values clarity and committed action are helpful.
He also pays attention to attachment patterns and how early relationships shape current reactions. That perspective helps when anger is connected to relational pain or trust issues. Client-centered methods keep the pace set by the person in the room, not a preset agenda.
People who want clear, practical steps to manage anger, reduce avoidance, or process loss may find this approach useful. James works in plain language and focuses on skills that can be practiced between sessions. For session options, confirm current formats before you book.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
James commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness in his sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice concrete experiments to change behavior. Mindfulness work trains noticing sensations and impulses without immediately reacting, which can reduce sudden anger outbursts.Figuring out the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and daily life. That means adjusting exercises, pace, and practice assignments together rather than following one fixed method.
Confirm current session options before booking. If you plan to use online sessions, consider practical benefits like fitting therapy into a work break, using shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to practice skills in real-time situations and to bring concrete examples from daily life into sessions. Therapists and licensed professionals often help clients adapt techniques so they fit routine schedules and real-world constraints.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues as listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is conversational and practical. He focuses on noticing patterns, learning skills, and testing new responses in daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including addiction, bipolar, ADHD, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.