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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About James
James Fry is an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in Texas with 40 years of experience. He helps people concerned about stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and anger. He also addresses related issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and communication problems.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens to what is happening at home and helps people name the problem. Then he and the client look at habits and thoughts that keep the problem going. Sessions include clear, concrete steps that someone can try between meetings.
James uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. He works with people on control issues, impulsivity, guilt and shame, and problems that appear around divorce or separation. He also supports those facing illness, cancer, or the stresses of caregiving.
Conversation in sessions is direct and focused on everyday life. James aims to help clients practice new ways of handling conflict and strong feelings. He pays attention to how relationships at home affect stress and coping.
To begin, readers select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How James uses CBT and online sessions
James commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and tests new ways of responding to anxiety, anger, and addictive urges. It tends to be problem-focused and gives clear techniques someone can use between meetings.The therapist will work collaboratively to find the right approach. That means discussing what feels most useful, trying methods in session, and adjusting the plan based on the client's needs and goals. The clinician treats the choice of techniques as a shared decision rather than a fixed prescription.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make therapy fit into busy lives by reducing travel time, letting someone schedule shorter check-ins, or allowing workday appointments around other commitments. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while they manage everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family problems does he help with?
He helps people deal with family conflict, communication problems, divorce and separation, and parenting-related stress.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses a straightforward, practical approach and focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional work experience as a therapist in Texas.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMFT, licensed in Texas, and practices with that credential in the state.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.