Available
he/him
James DobbinLCSW
High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
My belief is that every human being strives for and has the capacity to fulfill his or her own potential. It is my role to help them realize their potential and believe in themselves to pursue their potential to the fullest. My professional style is to use the late and great Carl Rogers' "person-centered therapy". This type of therapy diverges from the traditional model of the therapist as expert and moves instead toward a non-directive, empathic approach that empowers and motivates the client in the therapeutic process.
About James
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Health Net, Centivo, Aetna, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Authentic, Direct, Empowering, Mindful, Solution-oriented
Focus areas
Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Immigration, Individual Therapy, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, OCD, Panic, Personality Disorders, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Blended families, First responders, Geriatric clients, Immigrants, Indigenous Americans, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, Parents, Students, Veterans
Years of Experience
9+
My belief is that every human being strives for and has the capacity to fulfill his or her own potential.
License number
#76818
Approaches
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
- Couples [The Gottman Method]
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Harm Reduction
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Prolonged Exposure
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
BSW - Social Work, Colorado State University
MSW - Social Work, Tulane University
Interests
I'm an avid outdoorsman who loves to be in nature. My favorite times are spent backpacking in the wilderness. Living near the ocean, I like to ride waves whenever possible. I play tennis three times a week and yoga twice a week as I like to stay active. I believe the mind is influenced by the body and a healthy body promotes a healthy mind.
License details
James Dobbin,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#76818 (exp October 2026)