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Dr. James English

IL Psychologist 071.005714
Credentials
IL Psychologist 071.005714
NPI Number
1821112897
Location
Illinois
Languages
English
Dr. James English

Accepting new clients

30 years experience
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About Dr. James English

Hello my name is Jim. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has been working in the counseling field for the past thirty years. I have been privileged to provide counseling and therapy services to individual, couples and families and use an approach that empathizes collaboration and measurable results.

My counseling style creates a warm and accepting environment in which people learn to identify and express their feelings so that we can work together to deepen your understanding of feelings and the thoughts that typically accompany them. Once we learn more about our feelings and the thoughts them behind them, we can do more to make changes in thoughts and behaviors that enhance our growth and and help us meet goals.

I use various techniques such as those derived from cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral therapy and Adlerian Life-Style analysis . These help to make situational changes and to gain awareness of how many of our automatic thoughts, reactions, feelings can be facilitate change once they are understood. This can increase our range of choice and better feelings once we understand more about our personal automatic reactions.

My technique and style is helpful for
Depression
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self-Esteem
Trauma Growth
Shyness/Social Anxiety

I am very happy that you are taking these steps to better understand yourself an d work towards more fulfilling relationships in your work, love and friendships and most
importantly for your self-care, self-esteem and your relationship to yourself!

I look forward to working with you!

Licenses

Psychologist
071.005714

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Blended family issues
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Dependent personality
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Self-love
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

11 Reviews

“I'm in the early stages of therapy. With that being said.. Dr. English seems extremely eager to listen and as requested offer helpful advise and techniques to communicate my feelings and overall stimulating deeper introspection.”

“I have only had 2 sessions with Dr English but I've felt very comfortable in sharing with him which leads me to believe he is a good therapist.”

“Dr. English is amazingly down to earth, he understood my goals, and helped guide me in the direction I wanted to go with my healing. His feedback was always fair, and he never criticized me when I was learning to navigate my feelings”

“Thanks”

“He is very friendly and compassionate”

“You’ve greatly helped Katie and myself and I feel better than I have in years. I’ve recommended you to every person that has inquired.”

“Dr. English is the best therapist I've ever had. Thank you for being here for me. Your other patients are very lucky to have you as a therapist, as well.”

“So far we have made progress with us as a couple. He has taught us to better understand and communicate with each other”

“Very helpful and understanding and a keen interest in my issues.”

“easy to talk with . knows our needs”

“Dr. English is great. He really is helping us open up as a couple. Great listener and knows how to get you engaged in conversation. Highly recommend.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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