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James Votaw

MA LMHC 7554

Credentials

MA LMHC 7554

NPI Number

1477676872

Location

Massachusetts

Languages

English, Japanese

Accepting new clients

18 years experience

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About James Votaw

I am a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts with a Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Lesley University in Cambridge. I have extensive experience both as an outpatient therapist for adults and as an emergency room crisis clinician. It has been my privilege to serve many wonderful clients on Betterhelp since 2020. I do my best to provide a pleasant environment where each client is comfortable talking freely about anything burdening them, no matter how longstanding or complex. As your counselor, my first responsibility is to understand your experience and perspective so that I can effectively work together with you toward greater health and well-being. I want you to have concrete ways to overcome internal obstacles, negative thoughts and self-defeating behavioral patterns. My approach is based on the principle that hope, enjoyment, and perspective are largely choices that you can make to attain a more fulfilling life.

Licenses

LMHC

7554

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Control issues
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Men's issues
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Hypnotherapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing

Languages

English
Japanese

15 Reviews

“Very positive experience with James.”

“James does a great job of listening and providing advice.”

“James was instrumental in getting me through a very difficult time in my life. I appreciate his patience, understanding and support. He is a good listener and makes sure I’m comfortable.”

“James is a true professional who helped me get out of a really tough time in my life a better person”

“James is a great. He is clearly very experienced and a down to earth guy.”

“I enjoy working with James.”

“Amazing therapist. Very open and kind.”

“Only had one meeting so this should be read as limited experience but I feel that I’m a quick read of energy and character and I could tell in a few minutes that I really felt comfortable and liked James very much. He has wonderful timing (in letting there be space to speak but not pressuring or ask too much speaking to be required). I look forward to my next and ongoing conversations with James!”

“Great listener and breaks things down in an understandable fashion.”

“James Votow was the perfect fit for me as a therapist! He has been beyond helpful in helping me deal with my anxiety and stress, and his methods and approach has allowed me to implement the strategies into my day to day life. This has most importantly helped me return to the best version of myself. Thank you!”

“James Votaw has been a great person to talk to and I enjoy sharing with him all of the things that I am looking to improve in my self and my marriage.”

“I have worked with James for a few years now. He has been a great therapist and has helped me through major transitions in my life. I look forward to our sessions every week. Out time together feels very grounding and is helping me in many ways.”

“Experienced, compassionate helpful therapist”

“James is kind, supportive, and always has effective suggestions for things I can work on to improve my mental health. Highly recommend!”

“James is thoughtful, kind, and gives structured feedback. I found myself more at ease after a few sessions than I have with other therapists.”

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.