James Barrett , LPC

James Barrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. He also holds a certification as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and has focused work in trauma treatment for the past year. James studied to obtain a master’s degree in Marriage, Couples and Family Therapy at the University of Central Florida and draws on that training when working with relational and family concerns.

He works with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, relationship challenges at all stages, parenting and fatherhood issues, grief, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and sleep problems. His practice often addresses co-occurring issues such as attachment struggles, codependency, infidelity, and family-of-origin dynamics that affect current relationships.

James takes a genuine, interactive approach to therapy, combining Motivational Interviewing with cognitive-behavioral strategies as well as solution-focused and rational-emotive techniques to identify strengths, build motivation, and create practical steps toward change. He tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person, treating others with respect, sensitivity, and unconditional positive regard without stigmatizing labels.

Committed to walking alongside people through difficult transitions, James aims to empower clients to explore options, practice new skills, and move toward a more fulfilling life. He is accepting new clients and works with people both in South Carolina and internationally.

Therapeutic Methods for Online Counseling

James Barrett uses evidence-informed methods that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people explore and strengthen their own motivation to change, particularly useful for substance use, impulsivity, and stages of readiness for change. The Gottman Method offers practical tools and exercises for couples to improve communication, rebuild trust, and address intimacy or conflict concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. James collaborates with each person or couple to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and he adapts techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative planning helps ensure sessions match what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments, maintain continuity during life transitions, and engage in therapy from different locations, while still working with licensed professionals who guide treatment and skill-building.