Sterling James (He/Him)

Sessions with me tend to focus on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. Therapy is adapted to respect and celebrate the unique strengths and challenges of individuals and their identity. Through challenging negative thoughts we can not only develop positive self-talk but also challenge internalized ableism by making sense of our experiences and challenges. Together, we will develop confidence and skills to assert your needs in different situations.

Sessions with me tend to focus on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. Using a nueroaffirmTherapy is adapted to respect and celebrate the unique strengths and challenges of individuals and their identity. Through challenging negative thoughts we can develop positive self-talk and challenge internalized ableism by making sense of our experiences and challenges. Together, we will develop confidence and skills to assert your needs in different situations.

Sessions with me tend to focus on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. Using a nueroaffirming approach therapy is adapted to respect and celebrate the unique strengths and challenges of individuals and their identity. Through challenging negative thoughts we can develop positive self-talk and challenge internalized ableism by making sense of our experiences and challenges. Together, we will develop confidence and skills to assert your needs in different situations.

Sessions with me tend to focus on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. Using a nueroaffirming approach therapy is adapted to respect and celebrate the unique strengths and challenges of individuals and their identity. Through challenging negative thoughts we can develop positive self-talk and challenge internalized ableism by making sense of our experiences and challenges. Together, we will develop confidence and skills to assert your needs in different situations.

Sessions with me tend to focus on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. Using a nueroaffirming approach therapy is adapted to respect and celebrate the unique strengths and challenges of individuals and their identity. Through challenging negative thoughts we can develop positive self-talk and challenge internalized ableism by making sense of our experiences and challenges. Together, we will develop confidence and skills to assert your needs in different situations.

DBT in sessions is utilized to create a safe and supportive space for clients to learn valuable coping skills, build self-esteem, and improve their overall well-being. A nuero-affirming approach emphasizes acceptance and understanding of neurodivergent traits. DBT provides specific skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation to manage intense emotions and reduce reactivity. DBT can also be tailored to address specific social challenges, like understanding nonverbal cues.

IFS posits that everyone has a core "Self" that is wise, compassionate, and resourceful. It acknowledges that we develop "parts" as coping mechanisms, which may sometimes cause problems. A neuro-affirming lens sees these parts as adaptations, not flaws, and encourages individuals to explore their internal world with curiosity and self-compassion. We align with a neuro-affirming approach by validating the unique inner experiences of neurodivergent individuals while increasing self-acceptance.

Utilizing a neuro-affirming approach in sessions I work with neurodivergent individuals to focus on accepting and celebrating their differences, rather than trying to "fix" or "cure" them. Together, we recognize that neurodiversity is a natural variation in human experience, just like other forms of diversity. Tailoring the therapeutic approach to individualized needs we focus on identifying and building on individual strengths and talents while thinking about how to overcome challenges.

Utilizing a neuro-affirming approach in sessions I work with neurodivergent individuals to focus on accepting and celebrating their differences, rather than trying to "fix" or "cure" them. Together, we recognize that neurodiversity is a natural variation in human experience, just like other forms of diversity. Tailoring the therapeutic approach to individualized needs we focus on identifying and building on individual strengths and talents while addressing ways to overcome challenges.

Being a teenager can be a really unique and challenging time. There's so much going on: changes in their bodies, friendships, school pressures, figuring out who you are, and sometimes feeling like no one understands. I offer a safe and supportive space to help teens navigate all of that by providing them a safe space to explore and process all of their emotions. From family issues, to identiy and self-esteem, we can work together to develop positive coping strategies.

Depression can feel overwhelming, and searching for help can seem daunting. It's important to remember that it's treatable, and things can get better. I believe that recovery is possible and my goal is to get you from surviving to thriving. I offer several ways to help individuals do this: developing coping skills, identifying negative thoughts, and understanding more about your unique experience. I'm here to support you every step of your journey.

Utilizing a neuro-affirming approach in sessions I work with neurodivergent individuals to focus on accepting and celebrating their differences, rather than trying to "fix" or "cure" them. Together, we recognize that neurodiversity is a natural variation in human experience, just like other forms of diversity. Tailoring the therapeutic approach to individualized needs we focus on identifying and building on individual strengths and talents while addressing ways to overcome challenges.

Being a teenager can be a really unique and challenging time. There's so much going on: changes in their bodies, friendships, school pressures, figuring out who you are, and sometimes feeling like no one understands. I offer a safe and supportive space to help teens navigate all of that by providing them a safe space to explore and process all of their emotions. From family issues, to identiy and self-esteem, we can work together to develop positive coping strategies.