James Cady - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

17 years experience

About James Cady

I was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Morningside College in Sioux City . I earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota . In the spring of 2013, I was awarded a Specialist’s Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota. For six years, I worked as a counselor with a local community mental health center. In June of 2013, I established a private practice . In my years as a counselor, I have worked with a variety of populations experiencing a wide range of emotional challenges. This work has included working with families, couples, and children.

Licenses

LPC-MH

30534

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problems
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“James is very experienced, considerate and understanding.”

“I really like James. Very supportive and laid back. Nice to have an outside opinion and he doesn't try to shove it in your face.”

“Great experience with every conversation. No judgement at all. James is very easy to talk with.”

“James completely changed my mindset on therapy. He brings a friendly, calm energy and does a phenomenal job of listening, reassuring, and introducing different viewpoints/exercises. He’s a great person to confide in; I highly recommend his services.”

“Very good therapist-caring and compassionate.”

“James is intelligent, empathetic, and authentic. He immediately put me at ease and was able to discern the heart of my issues, asking pertinent questions while helping me find my own solutions.”

“Would recommend to anyone.”

“He listens to whatever problems are going on and helps come up with a solution”

“He is a very good listener and easy to talk to. Very positive and has great insight. I highly recommend him.”

“I enjoyed my time with James, he listened and offered up real solutions and advice.”

“James is amazing! I look forward to talking to him every week!”

“James is easy to talk to and listens attentively to what you have to say to derive useful meaning about what you're struggling with or looking for. I feel he has helped us communicate better and find ways to connect.”

“James is good at what he does, always feel better after a session!”

“We found a common goal to work on immediately after the legal information. James is a very considerate person who listens and then gives supportive yet realistic answers. I recommend giving James a try.”

“I have tried therapy before and did not feel heard or seen and with James I felt the freedom to speak about what needed to be spoken about without judgement from his side. I appreciated our first session and hope for more to come!”

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