James Thomas, Psy.D.

James Thomas, Psy.D.
Profession(s): Psychology, Social Work, Social Work
License Status:  I'm a licensed professional.
License Type:  LMHC
License Number:  LH00005298

My Approach to Helping

My special focus is the treatment of trauma (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. I am experienced with the use of EMDR which has been proven effective in helping people reprocess and release trauma in a minimal amount of time. I help people take back control of their lives by providing a safe place and the tools necessary to acknowledge the trauma, reprocess it, and integrate it back into their lives so that it no longer controls them. I help you stay grounded in the present while reprocessing the trauma, paying particular attention to your body, movements, your emotions, and your beliefs about yourself and what happened.

More Info About My Practice

I help people find transformational and positive change in their life. I view counseling as a collaborative experience and a safe place where self-discovery, learning, and healing takes place. The key to effective counseling is providing a safe place where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a positive and non-judgmental atmosphere. I will listen to you, help you clarify your thoughts and feelings, and help you to begin to gain a better understanding of yourself. We will select goals or objectives together that will help you become the person you want or experience the relief you seek.
 

Services I Provide

  • Individual Therapy & Counseling
  • Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
  • Clinical Supervision
 

Ages I Work With

  • Teens
  • Adults
 

Languages I Speak

  • English
 

Groups I Work With

  • People who have experienced all types of trauma in their life including childhood trauma, childhood or adult sexual abuse, crime victims, suffered a serious and life threatening accident, member of the police, fire department, or other emergency responder, military veterans, and those who suffer from anxiety disorders or depression.
 

Therapy Approaches I Use

  • Body-Mind Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
  • Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
  • Imago Relationship Therapy
  • Object Relations
  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
 
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Locations & Maps
Office 1: 
10000 N.E. 7th Avenue Suite 100-H
Vancouver, WA 98685 United States
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Concerns & Issues I Help With

  • Abuse / Survivors of Abuse
  • Abandonment and/or Fear of
  • Academic Concerns
  • Addictions (Other)
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Bereavement
  • Bipolar
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Family Problems
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Identity Issues
  • Irritability
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disturbance
  • Mood Swings
  • Obsessions
  • Panic
  • Phobias / Fears
  • Post Traumatic Stress
  • Relationships & Marriage
  • Religion
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Harm (Cutting, etc.)
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Shame
  • Stress
  • Suicidal (Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors)
  • Suspiciousness
  • Trauma
  • Trust Issues
  • Violence
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness