James Green, LCSW

Licensed in Maine · 28 years in practice

James Green is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Maine with 28 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Maine: LC5061 · expires March 2026
NPI: 1386653012 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 28
Languages: English

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About James

James Green is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Maine with 28 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and depression. He helps people find steadier ground when life feels overwhelming or stuck.

He creates a calm, nonjudgmental environment where clients can talk about hard feelings. Sessions are straightforward and practical. James listens first, then helps set small, clear goals that fit each person's life.

Background and approach

His work often addresses communication problems, control issues, and the fallout from divorce or separation. He also helps people coping with guilt, shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. For mood disorders and post-traumatic stress he focuses on coping skills and day-to-day improvements.

James uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. He partners with clients to try methods that match their goals and comfort level. Progress is tracked in simple steps so changes feel noticeable.

People choose him when they want a steady, experienced clinician who speaks plainly and keeps sessions focused on what matters now. He supports clients as they work toward more satisfying relationships, clearer boundaries, and better emotional balance.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Online support

Approaches that translate well to online sessions

James draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and real-life change. One common approach emphasizes practical coping skills for stress and anxiety - teaching breathing, grounding, and routine changes to reduce daily overwhelm. This helps when anxiety makes concentration or sleep difficult.

Another approach centers on trauma-informed care that looks at how past hurt affects current relationships and safety. Work here focuses on pacing, managing intense emotions, and rebuilding trust in yourself and others. It aims to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try techniques that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what actually helps. Clients decide what feels useful and what to keep working on together.

Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make therapy more flexible. Video lets people read body language and have fuller conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and fit well into a short break. Live chat and text messaging work for quick check-ins or when writing helps express difficult thoughts. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, errands, or family obligations.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does James commonly address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and self-love.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. He listens first, then works with clients on practical coping skills and small steps toward change.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 28 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and relationship concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - and practices in Maine.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What steps should I take to begin working together?

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