James Cameron, LCMHC

James Cameron is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 38 years of experience based in New Hampshire. He focuses on common and painful concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, eating and body image struggles, grief, trauma and anger. He aims to make therapy clear and practical for people who often feel overwhelmed.

He uses straightforward methods that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions typically involve setting goals, practicing skills, and trying small changes between meetings. Homework and concrete steps are part of the work when helpful.

His approach is collaborative and task-oriented. He helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then builds step-by-step plans to change them. For issues like sleep problems, social anxiety, or communication troubles, he breaks problems into manageable pieces and tests solutions in real life.

With many years in the field, he draws on broad clinical experience rather than a single technique. He adapts sessions to the person’s needs and keeps the language simple so families and individuals can follow along. He also supports those facing major life transitions, divorce, or end-of-life concerns.

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. People usually start by describing their main concern and then work together to pick practical strategies to try between sessions.

How CBT and DBT translate to online sessions

James uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep troubles, and patterns that keep returning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds clear skill building around emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication, which helps with intense emotions and relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and then recommend which methods to prioritize. That plan can change as progress is made so the client and therapist remain partners in deciding what helps most.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and practicing new communication skills. Phone sessions can be less bandwidth heavy and easier to schedule on a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, skill reminders, and quick problem-solving between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family life while keeping treatment focused on concrete steps and skills.