LPC

Kristin James , LPC

Therapist in South Carolina

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About Kristin

Kristin James is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with 24 years of clinical experience. She brings long-term expertise to work with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and major life transitions, and she supports growth in areas such as self-esteem, career concerns, and parenting. Her background includes focused work with trauma and abuse, post-traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, and issues that often accompany caregiving and high-stress professions.

Kristin emphasizes a compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic environment where individuals can explore their inner experience and build self-love. She helps clients manage social anxiety and phobia, navigate midlife transitions, and clarify life purpose, while also addressing body image, dissociation, isolation and loneliness, and the emotional impact of natural or human-caused disasters. Her practice includes attention to women’s issues, young adult concerns, seasonal mood changes, and the challenges faced by first responders.

Using evidence-informed approaches, Kristin aims to tailor treatment to each person’s needs and goals, honoring the unique path of healing and personal transformation. As an LPC, she holds a state credential to provide professional mental health counseling and draws on two decades of experience to offer steady, empathetic guidance through times of change and recovery.

CBT and EMDR Applied Through Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps people identify and change thought patterns and behaviors contributing to anxiety, depression, and stress. Kristin uses CBT techniques to help clients develop skills for managing symptoms, improving mood, and building healthier routines. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional impact; it can be helpful for clients coping with post-traumatic stress, abuse, or overwhelming events. Kristin integrates these approaches to match the nature of the concern and the client’s readiness for treatment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristin works collaboratively with each person to determine what feels most helpful. She draws on assessment and ongoing feedback to adjust strategies, combining methods as needed to align with a client’s goals, preferences, and pace.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. For many people, remote sessions increase accessibility to consistent support while allowing therapists and clients to focus on progress and coping skills within a comfortable, familiar setting.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kristin James have?

Kristin James has 24 years of experience in professional mental health practice.

Is Kristin James a licensed therapist?

Yes. Kristin holds the LPC credential. She is licensed as SC LPC 4579, which indicates her status as a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina.

In which languages does Kristin James provide therapy?

Kristin provides therapy in English.

Where is Kristin James located?

Kristin is located in South Carolina.

How can I work with Kristin James as my therapist?

You can work with Kristin James through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kristin James work with international clients?

Kristin James does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kristin James cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Trauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Body imageControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationFirst responder issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English

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