James Dinh, LCSW, LICSW

James Dinh is a licensed clinical social worker who brings nine years of experience to work with adults across a wide range of concerns. They hold LCSW and LICSW credentials - LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and LICSW is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington - and they centers their practice on trauma, identity, and relationship challenges.

Openly queer and non-binary, James is also polyamorous and a person of Vietnamese heritage. This personal and cultural background informs their sensitivity to gender, sexuality, and multicultural concerns, and it guides their engagement with clients exploring identity, intimacy, and non-traditional relationship structures.

Their counseling approach blends several evidence-informed methods and is tailored to each person’s needs and personality, evolving as therapy progresses. James creates space for reflection and processing while also identifying concrete strategies to move toward goals and live in alignment with personal values. For trauma-focused work, they frequently use EMDR to help clients process past experiences and reduce their hold on daily life.

Throughout the therapeutic relationship James offers steady support as clients navigate anxiety, depression, grief, relationship tensions, and life transitions. They emphasizes collaboration and practical steps that connect insight to meaningful change.

Online Approaches for Trauma, Identity, and Emotional Growth

James integrates several therapeutic methods that translate well to online formats. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes.

EMDR is an approach James often uses for trauma-related concerns. It guides clients through processing distressing memories so the emotional intensity lessens and daily functioning can improve. This method is frequently chosen by people focused on resolving past traumatic experiences.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing reactive behaviors. It is helpful for emotion regulation, relationship conflicts, and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. James collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adapts the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with James is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and reduce barriers to consistent care. These options allow licensed professionals to meet clients where they are and support ongoing progress without requiring travel.