Susan James
LICSW

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Washington
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Telehealth
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
- She/her
- Serves Ages 6 to 100
Primary Specialties
- PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder)
- Creativity
- Grief/Loss
- Relationships
Also Experienced With
- ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Depression
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- End of Life
- Mindfulness
- OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder)
- Psychodynamic
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
Overview
With over 20 years of experience, I am a compassionate LCSW, holding a Master's from the University of Washington. My journey began in journalism, evolving through roles in domestic violence shelters, trauma centers, and hospice care. My therapy style is eclectic and evidence-based, blending cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, EMDR and mindfulness approaches to support individuals through challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I create a safe, empowering space, offering insight and encouragement with a touch of humor.
My work spans helping children to adults, focusing on healing from trauma, navigating relationships, reducing stress and anxiety and embracing life changes. As a writer and designer, I also guide clients in exploring creativity and career paths. My approach is holistic, aimed at fostering resilience, understanding, and growth.
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Carelon
- Cigna
- Cigna EAP
- Cigna Medicare Advantage
- First Choice
- Humana
- Kaiser Northwest Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente
- Kaiser Permanente Northwest
- Kaiser Washington Medicare Advantage
- Medicare
- PacificSource
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare EAP
- United Medicare Advantage