James Ippolito, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm James!

I believe in treating each client as an individual who functions in the system of their interpersonal relationships. I treat each client with unconditional positive regard and work with you to reach your therapeutic goals.

My focus

I typically work with clients who are looking to develop their relationships with others through a better understanding of the issues they are going through. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I also work with all age ranges.

My approach

I use several different approaches to therapy based on client needs, which include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and systems approaches, to name a few. I believe that no one size fits all in therapy, and meeting a client where they are is key to being successful.

My communication style

When you work with me, you will feel supported and heard. You will be challenged to look at yourself so that you may get a better grasp of how to handle any issues you may be going through. You will leave sessions with tools to work on and discuss as we move through, gaining a better understanding of your mental health.

My journey to mental healthcare

People are at the center of everything we do. Life brings so many joys and challenges, and I feel that helping people navigate those is something I am naturally drawn to. I find great joy in seeing people better understand themselves and learn to thrive.

My goals for you

When working with me, we will develop achievable goals that are time-bound. This will allow you to see how therapy progresses and understand a path with an end goal.

Our first session

When I first meet with clients, my goal is to assess what they want from therapy and how it will fit into their overall goals. I partner with my clients so that I can have a better understanding of them and tailor services to meet them where they are.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Object Relations

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Psychoanalytic

Sex Therapy

+ 11 more

Focus populations

Cancer

Educators

Police/Fire/First Responders

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 55 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

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

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

James Ippolito