James Judkins, LISW
- LISW in Iowa
- 38 years of experience
- Video phone and chat
About James Judkins
He emphasizes empowering clients to cultivate self-love, clarify life purpose, and develop practical healing strategies that fit their lives. In sessions he offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for exploring difficult emotions, processing past wounds, and navigating end-of-life and hospice concerns. James uses evidence-based approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs, helping them strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and move toward greater fulfillment.
Clients work with James to address issues like social anxiety, grief, intimacy challenges, and career or parenting stresses, always with attention to the individual’s values and goals. His long experience informs a steady, thoughtful style aimed at helping people find clearer direction and lasting emotional well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does James Judkins have?
James Judkins has 38 years of experience.
Is James Judkins a licensed therapist?
Yes, James Judkins holds the credential LISW. His license is listed as IA LISW 00623.
In which languages does James Judkins provide therapy?
James Judkins provides therapy in English.
Where is James Judkins located?
James Judkins is located in Iowa.
How can I work with James Judkins as my therapist?
You can work with James Judkins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does James Judkins work with international clients?
James Judkins does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with James Judkins cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
James integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside trauma-focused methods to help clients address emotional and behavioral difficulties. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and learning ways to live in line with those values even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. CBT examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, panic, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing and resolving the impacts of past traumatic events, which can support recovery from post-traumatic stress and related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and James works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so therapy remains aligned with where the client is in their journey.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and accessibility for those in different life circumstances. These formats allow clients to engage in evidence-informed work from locations that suit them while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals.