James Zaremba, LICSW

James Zaremba is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 18 years of clinical experience, bringing a practical and people-centered approach to counseling. He has lived and practiced as a licensed clinician in Minneapolis, San Francisco, and Gloucester, and has worked with individuals, couples, families, and children across an age span from about 5 to 104. James approaches his work with a belief that counseling can benefit anyone navigating life’s changes and challenges, and he values collaboration and mutual respect in the therapeutic relationship.

His practice draws on a broad assortment of techniques that he matches and adapts to each person and situation. He has training in Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strengths-Based methods, stress reduction strategies, and related approaches, and he tailors interventions to a client’s needs and goals. A LICSW is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - a state license that authorizes clinical social work and psychotherapy practice.

James sees his role as a teammate who helps clients identify needs, explore concerns, and practice strategies to move forward. He aims to help people not only resolve specific issues but also gain tools to address future challenges independently. His style is friendly, professional, and easy-going, and he works to create an environment where clients feel supported and gently challenged as they learn and grow.

Approaches in Online Therapy and What They Offer

James draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) in his practice, each offering a different pathway to change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental collaboration where the therapist supports the client’s own insights and self-directed growth; it is useful for building self-esteem and navigating life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through concrete strategies and practice, which can help with anxiety, stress, and coping skills. EFT concentrates on emotions and attachment patterns in relationships, helping partners and individuals understand and reshape interactional cycles to improve closeness and communication.

Finding the right approach is often part of the therapeutic process, and James works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore what feels most effective and adapt techniques over time to support meaningful progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives or to maintain continuity when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can deliver the same therapeutic approaches through these remote formats, helping clients access consistent, ongoing care from where they are.