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James Judkins

IA LISW 00623
Credentials
IA LISW 00623
NPI Number
1962437848
Location
Iowa
Languages
English
James Judkins

Accepting new clients

38 years experience
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About James Judkins

As a licensed therapist in Iowa with nearly four decades of clinical experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients address challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions, with a deep commitment to fostering personal growth and emotional resilience.

I bring extensive expertise in supporting older adults, veterans, and individuals struggling with panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and post-traumatic stress. My approach centers on empowering clients to develop self-love, discover life purpose, and cultivate meaningful healing strategies.

Drawing from years of professional practice, I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their deepest challenges. Whether you’re confronting social anxiety, processing past traumas, or seeking guidance through end-of-life transitions, I am dedicated to walking alongside you with understanding and professional support.

My therapeutic work is grounded in evidence-based practices that honor each individual’s unique journey, helping you build emotional strength, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and move toward greater personal fulfillment.

Licenses

LISW
00623

Professional experience

  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Forgiveness
  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Life purpose
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Self-love
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“James was one of the best easy to talk to and friendly”

“I'm very thankful that I was matched with Jim. From the beginning he has shown understanding and concern for my needs and I look forward to every session I have with him.”

“Been having a great months of having my therapis with me and things has been working out better ever since.”

“I'm only a few sessions in, but from the beginning I have felt that James understood me and what I am going through and he has a genuine interest in helping me. It is such a relief knowing he is there for me.”

“Caring, understanding, knowledgeable, respectful therapist”

“Very, very good!”

“James is amazing”

“He is friendly and yet professional as well askind, caring and compassionate. He listens and seeks to understand in a sympathetic and non-judgmental way. You can tell he truly cares about you and wants to see you happy and healthy. He makes himself available to me and is flexible with scheduling. He always responds promptly to my messages and is on time for our meetings. I appreciate his insight that comes from his many years of education and experience and I have faith in his abilities to help guide me.”

“He is a direct straight forward honest to the point person. He listens to everything I say and understands what I am trying to say even when I can't explain it the way I want. He offers ideas and options for the direction of help and lets me decide what I feel the right choice is. At the same time reminds me that even if we go down one treatment path and it doesn't seem to make sense or work for me we can switch it up to try to find a better path for treatment. He works with me on scheduling outside what I would call the normal hours.”

“He's the best!”

“Very aware of both the client but also his knowledge and experiences in psychology & mental health”

“James is a very kind understanding therapist. I like that he actually creates and discusses plans of treatment and what you want from therapy. I feel like I can get the help I need.”

“James is a wonderful therapist! He is always so kind, respectful, and supportive. He has helped me rephrase and reshape my thinking to be more mindful in life and helped me develop strategies that I can implement daily to help overcome my anxiety issues. I would highly recommend him as a therapist! :)”

“My first session with Jim taught me the ins and outs of betterhelp and I genuinely think there is no one as kind that I could have been placed with instead. He's a great listener but is also great at filling in the cracks and keeping things lively. He's professional and has made me feel comfortable and I'm grateful to be sharing this experience with him.”

“James Is a very kind and compassionate therapist. He is understanding and listens to me. He helps me in whatever way I need. I'm grateful to have him as a therapist.”

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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