Jesse James

My Background and Approach

I hold a Master of Science in Organizational Management and Leadership Degree (MS) from Warner Pacific University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Warner Pacific University. I have a Professional Certified Counselor Certification (CC) issued in the state of Washington (CL61019010), as well as a Substance Use Disorder Professional Certification issued in the state of Washington (CP00006269) I’m also certified in Gottman Method Couples Therapy-Level 1 I believe in the therapeutic process and relationship. I am passionate about creating a safe-place for my clients, in which he or she can experience authentic self-expression, validation, self-worth, and motivation toward positive change. In therapy, we will work together as a team. I typically approach counseling sessions with a solution-focused mind-set, meaning we don’t simply focus on the problem, but we problem-solve together, and often set goals for the following session.

Why I am a Good Fit for You

My Passion in counseling comes from facilitating a conversation during which you are able to identify your own strengths, set your own goals, and take your own steps toward positive change. You become empowered as you gain awareness of your own capacity for change. Your participation throughout the entire therapeutic process is vital for success. My role, as your therapist, is to challenge you, provoke insight, teach new skills, and encourage you to explore the choices you have available to you in your current situation, so that you may learn to act and think in a more helpful way. I’m also a Christian man with strong Christian beliefs and will include biblical perspective when working with couples and individuals.