Meet James
Hi there, I’m James. I’m currently accepting new clients in NY. I work with adult individuals, couples, and multi-person relationships. Together we can navigate trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship struggles, dissociation, and existing in the world we live in. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, mental wellness is deeply personal. What works for one person may not work for another.
I bring curiosity, humor, empathy, and compassion to our sessions. Together we build a space where all your emotions are welcomed, and all parts of you – even the parts that feel "too dark" or "bad" – are safe and held. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic work, while blending elements of IFS, somatic therapy, and creative work.
There’s no wrong way to show up here. Many of us – especially queer, trans, neurodivergent folks — have been told we’re doing things wrong. However you show up here is exactly right. My practice is deeply informed by my identities as a queer, transmasc, neurodivergent person. If you think I might be a good fit for you, let's meet for a no-cost consultation.
What Are We Doing?
Therapy is a place for someone to build a trusting, multi dimensional relationship, and experience what it is like to feel and be seen and accepted in all emotions – whether it is joy, pride, anger, envy, frustration, grief, excitement, curiosity, or anything else. and simply be accepted and supported in those.
We spend so much time in our world learning, whether explicitly or implicitly, that there are “good” and “bad” emotions. Some emotions are scary, too disruptive, “not allowed” etc. and those stay unexpressed, stuck in the body. So the “point” of therapy for so many people, especially in longer term relational work, is to:
1. Notice these emotions are even happening;
2. Sit with them, without hoping they go away or seeing what to do about them;
3. Continually show your attachment system and nervous system that someone else can hold and care for you even when you express those emotions;
4. Start to hold and care for these emotions and parts yourself; and
5. Share these experiences with the outside world.