James Dinh, LCSW, LICSW

James Dinh is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a practiced, compassionate approach to supporting adults through trauma, identity exploration, and relationship concerns. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW in Texas and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW in Washington, James combines professional training with lived experience as a queer, non-binary, polyamorous person of color of Vietnamese heritage. James uses they/them pronouns and draws on nine years of clinical experience to tailor care to each person they work with.

James often integrates several therapeutic methods to match a client s needs and personality, creating a flexible plan that can evolve over time. They provide a calm space for processing difficult emotions while also offering concrete tools and strategies aimed at moving toward valued goals. For many clients dealing with trauma, James uses EMDR, a structured approach that helps people work through traumatic memories so they can reclaim daily functioning. Other clients benefit from strategies that address anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, or questions of gender and sexuality.

Whether the focus is grief, intimacy, coping with life transitions, or addressing prejudice and discrimination, James emphasizes collaboration and respect. They work with clients to identify priorities and practical next steps, supporting growth at a pace that feels right for each individual.