James Greenwald , LPC

James Greenwald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Dallas, Texas, with six years of experience working as a counselor and mental health clinician. He earned his counseling degree from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2012 and has served in a variety of clinical settings including private practice, hospitals, schools, crisis situations, and prison systems.

James integrates evidence-informed methods such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, family systems approaches, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to meet each person where they are. He works with individuals and couples navigating conflict patterns, depression, anxiety, anger and irritability, bereavement, self-doubt, uncertainty about direction, fear and insecurity, and thoughts of suicide. His clinical experience includes engaging with complex life stressors and helping clients develop practical skills and self-awareness to face challenges with greater resilience.

Rather than promising quick fixes, James focuses on building coping strategies, increasing insight, and fostering meaningful change over time. He aims to create a collaborative therapeutic environment that supports clients as they explore vulnerability, build self-acceptance, and work toward goals that matter to them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

James draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. ACT is useful for chronic worry, life transitions, and situations where a renewed sense of purpose is needed.

He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach practical tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and impulsive behaviors.

In addition, James incorporates Client-Centered Therapy principles that prioritize empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that clients feel heard and guided rather than directed. This approach supports a wide range of concerns by building a strong therapeutic relationship.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. James works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care across different circumstances. These options allow clients to choose the format that feels most accessible and effective for their situation.