James McCracken

My clients describe me as:

I am warm, engaging, and affirming in my stance, as I work first to establish safety and trust. Clients tell me I am soothing and easy to work with.

Something to know about my approach is:

I invite clients to notice their patterns, explore underlying thoughts, feelings and intentions, and consider if the outcomes match. I help clients experience their emotions more fully to facilitate better connections and healing.

Together, we will:

I engage clients around their values, hopes and dreams, cultural backgrounds, attachment/relationship histories, their emotional adaptations/styles, and how to get more of what they want in their lives and relationships.

I specialize in working with people who:

I specialize in treating relationship distress with couples, families and individuals. Many folks who see me are trauma survivors, and we often incorporate trauma focused therapy into our work. I especially like working with distressed couples.

I became a therapist because:

I have first hand experience in healing and growing through my own therapy, and I am just cut from the cloth to serve people this way.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

I am a Certified EFT Practitioner and Supervisor, Certified Discernment Counselor, and Level III AEDP Practitioner

More about me and my practice:

I am dedicated to serving all clients in my community affirmatively, and am client-centered, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive. I love what I do, and my clients tell me it comes through.