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James Sharkey, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Recognized for high quality patient care

James Sharkey

Individual therapy

Rula verifies every provider’s credentials and conducts regular quality reviews

LMFT
3+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like James Sharkey, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

James has a Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
LGBTQIA+
Life Transitions
Style
Insightful
Approachable
Collaborative

Hi there, I'm James!

Do you feel overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck in cycles of anxiety and procrastination? Losing track of time, underestimating tasks, struggling to quiet your mind — and not knowing why? These patterns may be linked to ADHD. Many adults reach adulthood without ever learning that what they're experiencing has a name.

My focus

ADHD in adults often looks different than the textbook version — and it frequently goes undetected for decades. The adults I work with are often highly capable people who've built impressive lives — but carry a quiet exhaustion from working twice as hard just to keep up. They mask well in public, struggle privately.

My approach

My approach integrates evidence-based therapies, including CBT, ACT, DBT, and Gottman/attachment-informed work. Focus is placed on building executive functioning skills while strengthening communication in relationships. Collaboration with medical providers is welcomed to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care.

Expertise

Focus populations

BIPOC
First Gen American/Immigrant Parents
HIV/AIDS
LGBTQIA+
Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy
Queer
Recovery/12 Step Friendly
+ 7 more

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • All Savers
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Anthem

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

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