James Cherry, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 7 years in practice

James Cherry is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing relationship strain, trauma, bipolar-related concerns, and coaching needs.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 097081 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1457995763 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About James

James Cherry is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing relationship strain, trauma, bipolar-related concerns, and coaching needs. He focuses on clear steps people can take to feel steadier and to improve how they relate to others. His tone is direct and supportive for someone who may be worried and unsure where to begin.

He uses practical conversations to build self-understanding and better communication. Sessions often include talking through patterns that keep problems repeating and trying new ways of handling tense moments.

Background and approach

James pays attention to feelings like guilt and shame and helps people practice more self-compassion. People who struggle with social anxiety or trouble expressing themselves get help practicing small, manageable changes. For those recovering from abuse or trauma, sessions move at a pace the person sets and focus on safety and coping skills.

Work around bipolar concerns centers on managing mood shifts and planning for stability rather than quick fixes. James draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and personalizes them to each person’s situation. He encourages clients to notice progress in small steps and to build routines that support mental and emotional balance.

Communication skills, boundary setting, and forgiveness work are common focuses. Sessions aim to leave people with clearer choices and skills they can use between appointments. James has seven years of clinical experience in New York as an LCSW and frames therapy as collaborative problem-solving rather than one-size-fits-all advice.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

James uses a small set of evidence-based techniques tailored to each person's needs. One approach focuses on building communication skills through role-play and step-by-step practice to reduce conflict and increase clarity in relationships. This helps people rehearse difficult conversations and try new reactions in real time.

Another approach targets emotion regulation by teaching concrete coping tools for intense feelings and mood shifts. These tools include breathing and grounding exercises, mood tracking, and short behavioral plans to test between sessions, which can be useful for managing bipolar-related swings and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, pace, and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts methods based on how someone responds, so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online formats make this collaborative process more flexible. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low, live chat is useful for quick check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing coaching and skill reminders. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and practice skills between appointments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does James focus on?

He focuses on relationship problems, trauma and abuse, bipolar-related concerns, and coaching for personal growth. Additional areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, self-love, and social anxiety.

What is his therapy style like?

His approach is practical and collaborative, emphasizing clear steps and skill practice. Sessions center on improved communication, emotion management, and building self-compassion.

How much experience does he have?

He brings seven years of clinical experience to his practice in New York. That experience informs how he adapts techniques to real-world problems.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York. The profile lists NY LCSW as the credential detail.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats allow different ways to check in and work between appointments.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

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