Specialties: LGBTQ challenges, Self-harm, Suicide Ideations, Anxiety, Depression, Foster Care, Adolescent, Parent and Child Relationship Issues, Young Adults, Trauma- Informed Care Certified.

Modulates: CBT-SP, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Client Center Focus, Trauma- Informed Care.

Experience: James has over 10 years of professional experience working with youth, adolescent, young adults, families, and LGBTQ individuals providing support and counseling. He has gained most of his experience working in child welfare trauma-informed environments with the District of Columbia, Child and Family Service Agency (CFSA) and City of Alexandria, Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS). James is also an Administrator of a LGBTQ organization, DR Takeover that focuses on HIV and STI prevention/testing, linkage to care, and community outreach. He is current working as an Intensive Out Patient (IOP) Therapist at Meadows Hospital providing individual and group therapy.

James received his Bachelors in Psychology from Tennessee State University. James received a Dual Master in Social work and Public Health from Howard University.