James Votaw
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
About James
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.
What James helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Control issues
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Men's issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
How James works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
What clients say
- “Listens well- excellent note taking. Giving a refreshing perspective”
- “He is the best he listens to what i have to say agrees with me and also five me feed back in certain situations and how i should approach it.”
- “James is a great listener and gives constructive feedback. He continually helps me work through my challenges in a non-judgmental way. I would not hesitate to recommend him.”
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- “Excellent therapist. Knowledgeable, professional, good listener”
- “Kind, easy-going, excellent listener. Very helpful with goals.”
- “James Votaw is incredibly thoughtful, helpful, and knows how to disarm any initial awkwardness on part of the client. I am glad Betterhelp matched me with him and that he has been guiding me through any manner of concerns and dilemmas.”
- “Excellent clinician. Listens well, professional and supportive!”
- “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!”
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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