James Dinh, LCSW, LICSW

James Dinh is a clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and questions about gender and sexuality. James uses straightforward language and a down-to-earth style to help people find practical steps forward. They hold LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in Texas and LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) in Washington and bring nine years of experience to their work.

James blends several therapy approaches to match each person’s needs. They offer space to process difficult feelings and then help identify specific skills to try between sessions. Clients often work on coping with life changes, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and mood challenges such as depression or bipolar symptoms.

For trauma-related concerns, James often uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, which many people choose to process and reduce the hold of painful memories. Other approaches in their practice include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods that center the person’s own goals.

James is openly queer, non-binary, polyamorous, and a person of color. They draw on personal and clinical experience when supporting people navigating identity, discrimination, and multicultural issues. They also work with concerns like OCD, panic, compassion fatigue, and complex family of origin topics.

Sessions are conducted in English. People who want to begin can use the platform Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

James commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in their practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people get clearer on their values and take small actions that point in that direction while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. EMDR is a trauma-focused method some people choose to process painful memories so those memories feel less disruptive over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. James will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and they tailor techniques as therapy progresses. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, EMDR, CBT, DBT skills, or a client-centered stance will fit best.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also guide practical homework between sessions so progress continues outside meeting times.