Reba James, LCSW

Licensed in Virginia · 6 years in practice

Reba James offers straightforward, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, mood changes, or life transitions.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904010865 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1659845436 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Reba

Reba James offers straightforward, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, mood changes, or life transitions. She meets each person where they are and helps them talk through what is getting in the way of daily functioning and wellbeing. Reba uses clear, everyday language and focuses on small, achievable steps toward feeling better.

Reba brings six years of hands-on experience in a range of clinical settings. Her background includes work in group homes, residential treatment, crisis centers, detention settings, juvenile drug court, and outpatient clinics.

Background and approach

She has provided care to people across ages and diverse life circumstances, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In sessions she aims to build an open space for honest conversation. Reba helps people identify patterns in thoughts and behavior, develop coping skills, and set realistic goals.

She pays attention to concerns such as anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, grief, and relationship or parenting stress. Practical skill-building is woven into conversations. Reba supports people dealing with attention differences, traumatic brain injury, disruptive mood patterns, and compassion fatigue.

She also assists with career stress, intimacy issues, and self-harm concerns, when these come up. Reba is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Virginia. She offers sessions in English and uses formats such as video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging to fit varied schedules.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Intellectual disability
Self-harm
Traumatic brain injury

Online support

Therapeutic methods and remote care that fit your life

Reba uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life change. One common approach teaches people to notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses so mood and behavior can shift. This helps with anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. Another approach emphasizes practical skills for coping - things like grounding, emotion regulation, and step-by-step problem solving that people can use between sessions to manage cravings, anger, or intense feelings.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Reba will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts strategies when something isn’t working so progress is tailored and realistic.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching new skills. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a lunch break or commute. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, written reflection, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options let people fit help into busy days and different routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Other focus areas include addictions, grief, parenting stress, intimacy issues, and career challenges.

What is her general therapy style?

Sessions are practical and conversational, with a focus on problem solving and building coping skills. The goal is steady, usable progress rather than jargon or lengthy theory discussions.

What kinds of clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of experience in diverse settings such as group homes, residential treatment, crisis centers, detention centers, juvenile drug court, and outpatient practices. That background informs her approach to a wide range of issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

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

Which session formats are offered?

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

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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