- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- LPC-MH
- Licensed in
- South Dakota
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About James
James Cady is a licensed professional counselor with 17 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, parenting strain, and trauma. He practices in South Dakota and talks with people about sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. He uses straightforward language and practical steps so parents can try things between sessions.
He trained in psychology and counseling, earning a Master's Degree in Counseling and a Specialist's Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision.
Background and approach
That education led to work in a community mental health center and later to running his own practice starting in 2013. Those years gave him broad experience with many concerns that show up in daily life. In sessions he leans on approaches that center the client's experience.
That means listening first, then helping people set small goals that fit their routines. He mixes mindfulness and solution-focused methods to build skills for coping and problem solving. When trauma or abuse is part of the story he uses trauma-focused techniques to reduce distress and improve functioning.
Motivational interviewing helps people who are stuck or ambivalent about change, especially around addictions and health behaviors. He aims to make therapy useful and usable for busy parents. Sessions focus on concrete strategies, clearer communication, and ways to handle setbacks.
People leave with next steps they can try at home. James works in English and is based in South Dakota. He combines practical tools with a calm, focused approach to help people move forward.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else James helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches James lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How James blends therapy approaches online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens without judgment and helps people set realistic goals that fit their life. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and manage stress and anxiety. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels unsure about change by exploring values and boosting internal motivation.Finding the right approach is a shared process. James will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, then try methods that match those priorities. If an approach does not fit, he adjusts plans together with the client to find better strategies.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging for flexibility. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a shorter break at work. Live chat and text messaging allow quick check-ins, written reminders of strategies, and support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy parenting routine and to keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about James
What kinds of problems does he help with?
James helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and parenting-related strain. He also addresses sleep issues, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-centered style that starts with listening and understanding each person's situation. Sessions tend to focus on small, practical steps and building skills between visits.
What experience does he bring?
He has 17 years of counseling experience, including work in a community mental health center and operating a independent practice since 2013.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds the LPC-MH credential, listed as SD LPC-MH, and practices in South Dakota.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and is delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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