James Osborne, LPC, LCPC

Licensed in Idaho · 10 years in practice

James Osborne is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and life changes.

License and registration

LCPC, Idaho: LCPC-6726 · expires August 2026
LPC, Texas: 85261 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1710446216 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About James

James Osborne is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and life changes. He practices from Idaho and speaks English. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people can use what they learn right away.

He draws on a decade of experience working in mental health settings. That background includes roles in clinical care and leadership at the Department of Veterans Affairs and teaching psychology at the university level.

Background and approach

Those roles shaped how he explains ideas and guides change in simple steps. In sessions he focuses on evidence-based techniques that break problems into manageable parts. He helps people recognize unhelpful patterns, develop coping skills, and set realistic goals.

Work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs. James holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and lists credentials as LPC and LCPC. The Idaho LCPC and Texas LPC designations are part of his documented licensure history.

He also accepts international clients who can work in English. Practical issues such as drug and alcohol addiction are an additional focus. He aims to help people reduce harm, improve daily routines, and regain control over choices.

Sessions emphasize clear steps and tools that fit into everyday life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Anger management
Drug and alcohol addiction

Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

James uses evidence-based approaches that focus on real-world change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger by teaching practical skills and step-by-step exercises.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages people to notice difficult emotions without getting stuck and to act in line with personal values. That approach can help with stress, shifts in life, and ongoing struggles with mood or cravings. Both methods emphasize practice between sessions so new habits take hold.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they try techniques and adjust the plan so it fits the client's life and pace.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and exercises that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can support ongoing check-ins, brief coaching, or quick coping reminders between longer sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity and work around schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem problems, coping with life changes, and addictions including drug and alcohol issues.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are collaborative and practical, using evidence-based techniques to build coping skills and change behavior in everyday life.

What is his professional background?

He has 10 years of experience in mental health care, including clinical and leadership roles at the Department of Veterans Affairs and university teaching in psychology.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is documented as LPC and LCPC, practicing from Idaho with licensure history in Idaho and Texas.

Can someone who lives outside the U.S. work with him?

Yes. He accepts international clients and provides services in English.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing different ways to connect based on need.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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