James Michehl, LCPC

James Michehl is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with two decades of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and groups navigate relationship and mood challenges. He earned a master’s degree in education from DePaul University in Chicago and continued his training in DePaul’s community counseling program before becoming licensed in 2008. As an LCPC he provides clinical counseling services informed by evidence-based methods and practical problem solving.

James has worked across the lifespan, supporting children aged 5 to 12, adolescents, young adults, adults, families, and couples. He has facilitated groups for people on the autism spectrum and offers focused support for issues such as depression, relationship conflict, infidelity, jealousy, communication problems, and social anxiety. His practice also includes specialized work with first responders and veterans, including participation in Firefighter Behavioral Health efforts aimed at suicide prevention and critical stress debriefings with police departments.

Trained as a mediator through DePaul University, he can assist couples whose differences may require more than traditional couples therapy. As a certified hypnotherapist he offers interventions for smoking and vaping cessation, anxiety reduction, weight management, and confidence building. James approaches therapy as a collaborative effort, working with each client to create a flexible treatment plan, address barriers, and adjust course as progress unfolds.

Outside of clinical work he is a wildlife artist and wood carver, and his artwork is displayed in galleries and online.