- Collaborative approach
- Practical strategies
- Relationship focus
About James
Dr. James English is an Illinois licensed psychologist with 30 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people navigate relationship struggles, grief, depression, anxiety, and parenting stress. He creates a calm, collaborative space where clients can talk through difficult feelings and practical problems.
He begins by helping people notice and name their emotions and the thoughts that come with them. That foundation makes it easier to try simple changes in thinking and behavior. Sessions tend to be down-to-earth and focused on steps that lead to clearer choices and better day-to-day coping.
Dr. English draws on approaches that include attachment work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, emotionally-focused interventions, and elements of the Gottman Method. He mixes methods to fit what a person or couple needs rather than sticking to a single technique.
Over three decades, he has worked with people facing everything from trauma and addiction to intimacy concerns and self-esteem problems. He also supports parents with parenting challenges and blended family issues, and addresses concerns like social anxiety, sleep and eating difficulties, and career strain.
People who meet with him can expect clear, practical steps along with attention to feelings and relationships. His style emphasizes collaboration and measurable steps toward goals. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. English uses methods drawn from attachment-focused work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. Attachment work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people change how they connect. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Dialectical behavior therapy offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He partners with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day needs. That means trying techniques together, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan based on the person or couple's feedback.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-in conversations when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find virtual sessions let them practice skills between meetings and bring real-life situations into discussion more quickly. Licensed professionals can adapt the described approaches to remote work while focusing on collaboration and measurable steps.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help people with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including relationship problems, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma and family issues. Additional focuses include parenting, intimacy-related matters, self-esteem, and career stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and warm, aimed at helping clients identify feelings and the thoughts behind them. He emphasizes practical steps to change thinking and behavior that improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has been working in the counseling field for 30 years and has experience with individual, couples, and family work over that time.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Illinois psychologist with the credential IL Psychologist 071.005714 and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.