James Phillips

About

Let us be honest: emailing a therapist might be the hardest thing you do this month. I do not take that lightly, and I try to make everything after that first message easier. A lot of my clients arrive wondering whether their drinking has quietly become a problem, and we figure that out together without drama. Lasting change runs on your own reasons, so my first job is helping you discover what those actually are. I aim to be living proof that talking about hard things does not have to be miserable. I cut my teeth in community mental health, where I learned that hope works best when it comes with a plan. My style is casual, upbeat, and allergic to jargon. People often tell me they leave sessions with more energy than they brought in. There is no test to pass and nothing to prove first. Send the message; the hard part is nearly over.