- Focus on skills
- Practical strategies
- Direct supportive care
About James
James Fry is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 40 years of clinical experience. He focuses on men's wellbeing among other concerns and helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction problems, trauma and anger. He aims to make the first step easier for someone who is worried about reaching out.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can be done next. James encourages clients to talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment so they can make clearer choices about behavior and relationships.
James uses approaches rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. He applies that work to common life problems like communication breakdowns, control issues, and managing impulses. He also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiving strain, or major life transitions such as divorce and midlife change.
Over his career he has helped people navigate guilt, shame, abandonment wounds, and attachment struggles. He also addresses challenges tied to cancer, veteran and armed forces issues, and isolation or loneliness. Sessions aim to reduce immediate distress while building practical skills for everyday life.
James practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin and schedules sessions according to his availability. He works with each person to set goals they find meaningful.
How CBT can work for online sessions
James uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts shape feelings and actions. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thinking, try different behaviors, and learn practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and anger.That same CBT approach can be applied when meeting remotely. The therapist and client review patterns, set short exercises to try between meetings, and check progress together. This method is useful for addiction coping plans, managing impulses, and improving communication skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and choose techniques together. That collaborative process helps tailor CBT tools to what fits daily life and goals.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow more flexible timing for people juggling work, caregiving, or medical appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does James focus on?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and anger. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and men's issues.
What is his general therapeutic style?
Sessions are straightforward and practical, with an emphasis on talking through thoughts and feelings. The work focuses on steps people can take between sessions to feel better and cope differently.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional work experience supporting people through a wide range of life stresses and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to his availability.