James Niederland, LCSW

James Niederland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 31 years of experience in the field of mental health. He began his counseling career specializing in substance abuse, supporting adults, teens, and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and later built a private practice serving individuals, couples, families, and groups for concerns such as addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, and PTSD.

He brings respect, compassion, and integrity to his work, cultivating a nurturing environment that supports healing and personal growth. His practice aims to empower people to reach their highest potential by addressing the interconnected needs of body, mind, and spirit, and he emphasizes that effective treatment must consider a person as a whole rather than focusing only on symptoms.

James uses an integrated, individualized approach rather than a one-size-fits-all model. He promotes a lifestyle of balance and teaches practical skills to manage stress and rebuild equilibrium, viewing symptoms like addiction, anxiety, and depression as signs of imbalance that can be addressed through deliberate change. His methods include cognitive behavioral techniques, twelve-step principles when indicated, stress management practices such as body scanning, breath work, and imagery, plus guidance on nutrition, exercise, meditation, and aromatherapy to support overall well-being.

He adapts dialogue and treatment plans to each person he works with and encourages those who take the first step toward therapy, acknowledging that reaching out requires courage and commitment.