I’m James, a therapist and coach in Kansas City. My practice is focused on helping people live authentic lives.
me?
I’m a therapist and coach based in Kansas City, and I am deeply committed to joining clients on their journies of self-discovery and growth. My practice is built on the pillars of authenticity and self-compassion.
I believe everyone has the capacity for transformation. With over a decade of experience, I utilize a blend of traditional and innovative methods to tailor a therapeutic process that respects your individuality.
I’m a “do what works” kind of therapist. I want my clients to understand what it’s like to be themselves and what that means for who they are becoming.
WHAT I DO
Individual Counseling
Navigate the complexities of life with personalized individual counseling. Together, we'll explore paths to self-awareness and personal growth, empowering you to overcome obstacles and achieve balance.
Couples Counseling
Strengthen your relationship through couples counseling. Engage in open dialogue and constructive strategies designed to foster understanding, enhance communication, and deepen connection.
Mindfulness Teaching
Embrace the present with mindfulness teaching. Learn practical techniques to cultivate awareness, reduce stress, and promote mental clarity in your daily life.
Performance Coaching
Unlock your potential with performance coaching. Tailored to help you excel, this service offers strategies for peak performance, whether in your career, sports, or personal endeavors.
MY APPROACH
I’m not all that interested in thinking about people in terms of disease processes and diagnoses. As human beings, we write our life through our projects. My role is to travel with you as you manage those projects. Maybe it’s being a good mom, running a marathon, or relating to OCD in a way that feels manageable. I want to help you identify and execute the projects that feel authentic for you.
This style fits under the umbrella of existential psychotherapy, but I also incorporate a lot of mindfulness, CBT, and interpersonal skills to get us across the finish line. I try to create a new kind of therapy for every client, because every client is unique. My hope is if you asked my existing clients the kind of therapist or coach I am, they’d say something like, “the kind that works for me.”
TWO LOCATIONS
Yeah, two locations! I realized when I first started in 2013 that I prefer the variety of practicing in more than one part of Kansas City. I’m in Leawood on Wednesdays and Fridays, and I’m in Westport on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Leawood
Want the world to think you’re going to the dentist? My Leawood office is nestled in a professional building filled with doctors, lawyers, and financial types. Just a few minutes south of 435 on Nall.
Westport
Prefer to go to the coolest place in town? Come see me at Moss & Main in Westport. I’m in a great big yellow craftsman with about 10 other awesome therapists. Within just a couple blocks south east of Broadway Cafe.
