James does a great job of listening and he offers very good advice.
James Powell, LICSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
James is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with James. View 16 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Minnesota
Recent reviews
James has given me a different way to look at what I do and what I need. It’s allowed me to take the first steps to take care of myself and start enjoying the things in life I actually care about.
More about James
- 25 years' experience
- Male
- LICSW
I am licensed in Minnesota with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & intimacy related issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and look forward you, to getting started.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Addictions
Family conflicts
Depression
Treatment Approaches
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Licenses
James Powell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174634992.
- LICSW · Minnesota · 446 · Expires October 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for James Powell
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
James does a great job of listening and he offers very good advice.
James has given me a different way to look at what I do and what I need. It’s allowed me to take the first steps to take care of myself and start enjoying the things in life I actually care about.
James is an amazing therapist, he listens to what I’m going through, cares about helping me and teaches me new skills to learn. 1000/10, cannot rave about him enough, he has helped me through a lot of difficult experiences.
James is very good at looking at my particular situation and providing the insight and tools that will be helpful. He’s strikes a nice balance between practicality and concepts.
James has been an excellent therapist to help me work through anger issues, relationship difficulties, and more. Thankful for him and would recommend !
James is a great listener, and took the time to get to know me to provide me with some great advice
James Powell started off by listening. He has given me tools to help in my areas of concern and he listens and celebrates with me when I make progress, and helps me think through the things I want to work through. He doesn’t judge, and he doesn’t ’give me the answers’ but he does ask questions to help me figure out the best way forward. I highly recommend him and have been very thankful to have been paired with him!
Amazing, healing, understanding
Patient, thoughtful, knowledgeable, friendly/comfortable, easily interprets emotions and feelings and describes them in a way I understand. Doesn’t talk down to me or over my head. Great examples to help me understand his ideas and points
Very understanding
He is very kind and knowledgeable. He is also very understanding and explains things well.
James is just what I needed in a therapist. He is professional and you can tell he cares immensely about his clients improvement. Betterhelp seemed to do an excellent job matching us up with one another and I look forward to him assisting me in my journey of self improvement and self love.
James has given me very good guidance and tools that are helping me daily!
James has helped me get back on my feet after a traumatic experience. He gave me many tools and skills that allowed me to see things in a new light. He taught me to wait longer, observe more, and relax more before the stress kicks into overdrive. He's my first experience in therapy and I believe I lucked out and got the exact person I needed to talk to. I'm still seeing him weekly as we're working through other difficulties I've had in my life. He's kind, he's caring, and he listens deeper than I've ever gotten from another person. 10/10
James is a great therapist and would recommend him
James is really great and helped me with my anxiety and emotion regulation. I had never really thought of emotions as being helpful and not something to just “get through”. James gave me a helpful framework for taking a step back to take time to process my emotions without trying to justify them, but to also understand that they may arise from a perceived danger and not real danger.
Frequently asked questions
Does James Powell offer telehealth visits?
Yes. James Powell works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does James Powell speak?
James Powell speaks English.
How many years of experience does James Powell have?
James Powell has 25 years of experience.
Where is James Powell licensed to practice?
James Powell is licensed to practice in Minnesota.
Does James Powell accept clients outside of the United States?
No, James Powell does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does James Powell offer?
James Powell offers clients Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
How can I communicate with James Powell?
James Powell can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with James Powell?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.