James Fishback

My communication style

Getting down to work (that's why we're here, right?) but always aware of your feelings, right now, right here, in the moment. I try to listen intently, I want to know what hurts (and what doesn't). I make it a point to be empathic, to remind both of us that therapy is a great opportunity to find calmness and meaning day-to-day within our chaos.

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 use delay setting them as an excuse for moving on and growing. We'll figure out together what your goals are and always 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). One of my mantras is to never, ever, give up.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White
• Buddhist, Christian, Spiritual