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01About James
Dr. James Archibald brings 12 years of counseling experience to his work in Kentucky. He holds the LPCC credential and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes.
He aims to make the first step toward support easier and less overwhelming. Clients can expect straightforward, respectful conversations. He creates space for people to say what they’re feeling and thinking without judgment.
That approach helps clarify what matters most and what small changes could help.
Background and approach
Dr. Archibald blends practical methods with attentive listening. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts.
He also uses client-centered listening to make sure goals come from the person in the room. When relationship concerns or LGBT-related stress come up, he focuses on communication and emotional connection. For grief and end-of-life concerns, he supports people in naming losses and finding manageable ways to cope.
He also works with issues like workplace stress, attachment challenges, and the transitions young adults face. Sessions are meant to be collaborative and down-to-earth. He helps people set concrete short-term goals and checks in about what is and isn’t working.
For many, that mix of practical tools and steady support leads to clearer steps forward.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Kentucky)
- License 275813 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1073229936 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods James names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods James names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's lead. The therapist offers empathic attention and helps clients name what matters most, which is useful for anxiety, grief, and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is often used for stress and anxiety and can produce concrete skills to use between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining listening-focused work with practical CBT tools or brief solution-focused steps.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for more in-depth conversations and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit support into busy days and to keep a running conversation over time. These options give flexibility to arrange care around work, travel, or changing schedules.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people manage stress and anxiety, relationship problems, grief, and life transitions. Additional focuses include aging issues, attachment concerns, workplace stress, and LGBT-related matters.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines client-centered listening with practical strategies. Sessions often pair supportive conversation with tools from cognitive and solution-focused approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has twelve years of professional counseling experience working with a range of concerns and life stages.
Where is he licensed and based?
He lists his credential as LPCC and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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