James Campbell, LICSW

James Campbell is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He also supports clients dealing with addiction, ADHD, compassion fatigue, self-esteem struggles, and career or life-change challenges. He uses straightforward language and a practical approach in sessions.

He trained at Howard University, earning a master’s degree in social work. James spent many years working with children and families at a District of Columbia child and family service agency, where he held roles including supervisor, program manager, and administrator. He later worked in the District government with the Department of Behavioral Health in the School Mental Health Program.

After a long career in public service, he moved into clinical leadership and direct practice. He currently serves as a clinic director for a mental health agency and also sees clients as a contract therapist. He has presented a fatherhood initiative called Boys to Men and Men to Gentleman at conferences and workshops around the country.

In sessions he draws on practical methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused approaches to address symptoms and daily challenges. He also uses mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques when they fit a person's goals. James aims to help clients build coping tools and make changes that feel manageable.

Conversations with him emphasize clear goals and step-by-step strategies. He encourages active collaboration so each person can find what helps most in their life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

James uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical behavior changes. CBT is well suited to anxiety, depression, and many daily stressors because it focuses on small, testable changes.

He also draws on trauma-focused therapy to help people process and reduce the ongoing impact of traumatic events. This approach looks at how past experiences shape current reactions and develops coping strategies to manage symptoms and triggers.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That can mean combining CBT, trauma-focused work, mindfulness, or solution-focused techniques over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people appreciate that online work can fit around busy days, make follow-up sessions easier to schedule, and reduce commuting time. Some formats may be better for brief check-ins while others support longer therapeutic work, so discuss what will fit your routine when you first connect.