James Dinh, LCSW, LICSW

Licensed in Texas · 9 years in practice

James Dinh is a clinical social worker who uses a mix of practical, person-focused approaches.

License and registration

LCSW, Texas: 61941 · expires May 2027
LICSW, Washington: LW61548945 · expires May 2027
NPI: 1184904385 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About James

James Dinh is a clinical social worker who uses a mix of practical, person-focused approaches. As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with experience in Texas and a LICSW credential in Washington, James centers sessions on the individual needs of each person. They aim to create a straightforward space for people to talk, process, and take steps forward.

James has nine years of experience working with adults on issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.

Background and approach

They also focus on identity-related topics including gender, sexuality, and living more authentically. Many people seek help with grief, career stress, self-esteem, and coping with big life changes. Their style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered approaches.

James offers targeted skills when helpful and time to reflect when that feels better. For trauma-focused work, some clients choose Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and James can talk through whether that approach fits a person's needs. Sessions tend to combine practical strategies with attention to values and identity.

James emphasizes finding what actually helps in daily life, like managing panic, handling anger, or navigating non-monogamous relationships. The goal is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes. James is openly queer and non-binary and brings attention to multicultural and identity-related issues in therapy.

Sessions are offered in English and are available remotely to people in Texas under the terms of their practice.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Communication problems
Family of origin issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches James names

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Online support

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

James commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is also part of his practice and focuses on changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. For trauma work some clients choose Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a structured approach aimed at reducing the hold of traumatic memories so daily life feels more manageable.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. James will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they decide whether to focus on skills, values-based work, trauma processing, or a mix of methods that fits the person and their pace.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for a full conversation and visual cues, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be used for quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while keeping treatment consistent and tailored to real-life needs.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does James commonly address?

James works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and mood disorders. Additional focuses include gender and sexuality questions, OCD, panic, and multicultural concerns.

What is James' approach to therapy?

Sessions blend Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and client-centered work. The mix is adapted to each person's needs and may shift as therapy progresses.

How much clinical experience does James have?

James brings nine years of experience working with adults on a wide range of issues, including trauma, identity exploration, and mood disorders.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

James holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices with a Texas connection noted in their profile.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and circumstances.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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