James Fishback, LCP — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm James!

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, which requires one of the most intensive training regimens for all mental health professionals. I have worked with children and adults of all ages for over 40 years.

My focus

I usually work with clients who are suffering from social, work, or other anxieties, depressions, health issues, OCD, and other emotions like that. You know what life problems are behind these diagnoses -- breakups, couple conflicts, too much work stress, trauma, problems with our children, and the one(s) you have right now.

My approach

I want to use therapy types that will be most helpful for you. I am experienced in these: cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, psychodynamic, and existential, and together we will choose the one that fits you best.

My communication style

I try to listen very intently. I want to know what hurts (and what doesn't), to understand the past and make changes that will help you in the future. I make it a goal for myself to be empathic and to help you find relief, calmness, and meaning day-to-day within the pain and disappointment in our lives.

My journey to mental healthcare

I spent my first 4 years in college as a chemistry major, was honest with myself that that wasn't for me, and realized that I wanted to train to become a professional who was very good at the center of life and its meaning, which, in my opinion, is always emotion, good and bad.

My goals for you

Goals are important -- without them, we flounder and sometimes ignore them instead of moving on and growing. We'll figure out together what your goals are and keep our eyes on them throughout therapy.

Our first session

Empathy, warmth, understanding (everything that is happening to help me figure out what is going on -- I want to know it). I will work hard to be there for you.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White
Buddhist, Christian, Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Trauma Focused

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Motivational Interviewing

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Psychoanalytic

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Schema Therapy

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Experimental Psychology from Tulane University and a Master of Science Psychology (MSPSY) in Experimental Psychology from Tulane University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

James Fishback