James Fry, LMFT

James Fry is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has practiced in Texas for 40 years. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, family conflict, and anger. He aims to make the first step easier for people who feel nervous about starting therapy.

In sessions he creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what’s on their mind. He listens for the problems that cause day-to-day strain and works with each person to set small, practical goals. Conversations focus on patterns of thought and behavior and on skills people can use between sessions.

James uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on approach that links thinking, feeling, and acting. That method helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding to stress and cravings. It is often used for anxiety, anger, and addictive behavior.

He also addresses related issues such as abandonment and attachment concerns, guilt and shame, communication problems, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and life transitions like divorce or midlife change. Veterans and men’s issues are listed among his areas of focus.

Sessions are offered in English and are provided through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. People start by using the Start Therapy button, filling a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to availability.

CBT and online therapy: practical tools you can use

James uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT breaks problems into thinking, feeling, and acting so people can test new behaviors and reduce anxiety or urges related to addictions.

The choice of approach is a collaborative decision. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then adapt CBT techniques to fit their needs. Together they identify small steps and track what changes between sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face from wherever they are while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t wanted. Live chat and messaging make shorter check-ins and steady support possible between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.