Therapist profile
James Kuemmerle, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLCSW, CSW
- LicenseLCSW, Colorado / CSW.09923773
- NPI1477897429
- Experience29 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationColorado
About
- Anger management skills
- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About James
James Kuemmerle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado with 29 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, anger, depression, addiction, grief, sleep problems, and related life challenges. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
In session James uses straightforward conversation and listening to help people name what is happening and what they want to change. He draws on client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness tools are offered to manage intense emotions and build coping skills.
His background includes long-term clinical practice in Colorado settings with a range of concerns from trauma and substance use to caregiver stress and end-of-life issues. He also works with people facing career strain, burnout, ADHD, and midlife transitions. James brings experience with grief, forgiveness work, and difficulties that come from being a first responder or veteran.
Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented. Conversations may include skill practice, thought records, brief behavioral experiments, and mindfulness exercises. Motivational Interviewing is used when ambivalence about change is part of the problem.
People who want clear steps for handling anger or rebuilding frayed relationships often find this approach useful. For international clients, sessions are offered in English.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions still center on the client's goals and priorities and build a working relationship through regular conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Online CBT often includes homework such as thought records and behavior experiments done between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be taught and practiced in session and applied in daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. James will discuss options and help decide which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The biography does not specify which session formats are provided, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in their everyday settings. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises so they work well across different session setups, helping people build steady routines and clearer responses to anger and stress.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family problems, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep issues, ADHD, career and life-change concerns, and related topics.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational. He uses client-centered listening plus CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques as needed.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 29 years of professional experience working in Colorado with a broad range of concerns including trauma, addiction, caregiver stress, and end-of-life issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado.
Do sessions happen in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.