About me

Hi, I'm James Greenwald, a licensed professional counselor located in Dallas. I have over 10 years of experience working with adolescents and teens as a high school pastor, family reunification counselor, and mental health clinician, with a wide and diverse variety of therapeutic experience working with clients from every background imaginable. My counseling degree came from Dallas Theological Seminary (2012), and I've seen clients in settings including private practice, hospitals, schools, crisis scenarios, and even prison systems. I utilize cutting edge techniques and treatment methods from dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, family systems, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I’m skilled at wading into real life pain and struggles including conflict patterns, depression, anxiety, anger and irritability, bereavement, self-doubt, directionlessness and indecision, fear and insecurity, and suicidal thinking. I work with teens who are struggling and need support, hope, and a helping hand in becoming self-aware, reflective, discerning their identity, or self-regulatory.

Counseling isn’t a promise of fixing life’s problems, but it is a place to gain skills and intuition to face what the world throws at you with confidence. Therapy provides a safe space for people to confront life and work toward becoming the best, thriving versions of themselves. I invite you to come explore vulnerability and self-acceptance with me - let's figure out how to help you become the best version of yourself together.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coaching , ADHD , Abandonment , Attachment issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy

Years of Experience: 6

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

TX LPC 79184


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for James Greenwald. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

James has been my therapist for about a year. He is caring, validating and his background in theology gives him a perspective that I need. I am grateful for him.

Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with James for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

He’s been crucial in my mental health right now

Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

James is always professional. He really comes across as an advocate.

Written on Sep 28, 2021 after therapy with James for 6 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

James has been very helpful for me. I really appreciate his manner, understanding, and insight in helping me walk through some difficult times.

Written on Jul 23, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem

Very helpful and made me feel comfortable pretty quickly

Written on Apr 09, 2021 after therapy with James for 4 months

James has been nothing short of awesome. He listens and I never feel judged. He offers wonderful two way communication and applicable material for anything I may be dealing with. I highly recommend him.

Written on Mar 06, 2021 after therapy with James for 1 month

He's really nice and understanding, someone you can easily talk to.

Written on Oct 27, 2020 after therapy with James for 7 months

I cannot express enough how thankful I am for James. We found him at a very difficult time for our teen that happened to also be the start of the COVID shutdown. Our teen was experiencing panic attacks and heavy anxiety that was almost crippling - I had helped him the best I could but knew he needed more. I have watched my teen grow and become more confident and self-aware using the tools James has given him. He no longer feels helpless or like a victim of his anxiety - he feels empowered and in control. I am so thankful to James for the gift he has given my son and our family.

Written on Oct 14, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 months

I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THE HELP AND SUGGESTIONS JAMES MAKE TO HELP ME AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!

Written on Aug 31, 2020 after therapy with James for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

He’s highly intelligent, patient, and enthusiastic about what he does. He’s been the one and only therapist I have ever been able to work with for as long as I have

Written on Aug 12, 2020 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief, and self esteem

James is a great listener, really understand my train of thought and makes me feel comfortable in our sessions. He knows what to say and really understand where I’m coming from.

Written on May 20, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

He's very understanding and easy to relate with.

Written on May 20, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem

An awesome counselor!

Written on May 13, 2020 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd

James is a great person who does a great job listening, and understanding where I have been coming from. I would definitely recommend James to anyone looking for a solid, supportive therapist!

Written on Apr 30, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Great counselor. Listens well and challenges stuck beliefs while being gentle and affirming.

Written on Apr 28, 2020 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Fantastic therapist! Helps me in so many ways.

Written on Apr 09, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief

James is fantastic. He’s really been so helpful as I’m processing some really tough stuff. He’s never once made me feel judged and gives me excellent advice and tools to get better. There’s still lots to be done, but I’m thankful for his help.

Written on Apr 08, 2020 after therapy with James for 5 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties

Thank you

Written on Apr 08, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts

James is a great guy and a good listener.

Written on Apr 04, 2020 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Amazing counselor, so glad I got him as my first match. Does a really good job of listening and helping me work through my problems in ways that I wouldn’t have thought on on my own. I’ve been through a lot of counselors in my lifetime & I’ve never connected with another like Mr.Greenwald. 10/10 recommended!

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