James Kuemmerle, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in Colorado · 29 years in practice

James Kuemmerle is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction.

License and registration

LCSW, Colorado: CSW.09923773 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1477897429 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 29
Languages: English

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About James

James Kuemmerle is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps so parents and adults can manage everyday strain. He works from Colorado and brings nearly three decades of experience to sessions.

In meetings he builds an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through feelings and decide what matters most. Conversations are straightforward and goal-focused.

Background and approach

He helps people name their problems, notice patterns, and try small changes that add up. James uses techniques that suit each person's needs. That can include skills to manage strong emotions, ways to rethink unhelpful thoughts, and mindfulness practices to ease tension.

He also draws on motivational approaches when someone wants to make life changes like addressing substance use or improving routines. Many clients come with relationship strain, parenting stress, career worries, or the weight of caregiving and aging concerns. He also supports those coping with trauma, bipolar disorder, sleep problems, and feelings of isolation.

Sessions aim to be practical and paced to each person's readiness. James emphasizes collaboration. He helps set clear, achievable goals and checks progress over time.

The work tends to focus on everyday skills, problem-solving, and ways to rebuild routine and purpose after hard life events.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Anger management
Depression
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Young adult issues

Approaches James names

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Online support

How his approach adapts to online therapy

James commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people find their own solutions, which can be useful for building trust and sorting through feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. He will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level, and may combine techniques over time as progress is made. The plan can shift based on what’s working and what isn’t.

Online formats offer flexibility for people with busy or unpredictable schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging lets someone check in between appointments or fit a shorter touchpoint into a work break. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while using approaches like skills practice and short behavioral experiments between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What concerns can James help with?

He addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family problems, anger, sleep issues, and caregiver or aging-related stress.

What is his general therapy style?

He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and focuses on practical steps. Sessions tend to be straightforward, goal-focused, and collaborative.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 29 years of professional experience working with adults on a variety of life and mental health issues.

What credentials and location apply to his practice?

He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

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

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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