James Moran

The more we avoid or deny what hurts us most, the more power and control we give to things like negative painful emotions, intrusive thoughts, harmful behaviors and vices, and toxic relationships. Rather than turn away from our pain, fear and discomfort, we must pause and ask why we’re choosing to avoid facing all that makes us human. 

When we ignore what our minds and bodies are communicating to us, we risk neglecting our health and overlooking what we need to heal and thrive. Through avoidance, we deny ourselves the opportunity to overcome, achieve success, and live a meaningful life.

I help clients who feel or struggle to understand emotions like anger, shame, fear, and hopelessness. Perhaps you feel trapped in your current circumstances or doubt your ability to change after several tries and not succeeding. I take great care in providing space for those who want to better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so that the path to change is made clear and success more attainable. I provide individual psychotherapy for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues, self-esteem, grief/loss, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. I also provide ADHD coaching and gender evaluations for adults seeking written support letters to receive gender-affirming medical care.

As a queer, multiracial (Black & Hispanic) and neurodivergent counselor, I am dedicated to practicing therapy through a culturally sensitive, identity-affirming lens to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment. I provide individual therapy services for adults ages 18-50, college students, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and neurodiverse adults. I also have specialized experience working with transgender and nonbinary folx, and adults with ADHD and ASD.

I use an integrated and humanistic approach to therapy, meaning I consider the whole person as opposed to focusing on a single area of their life causing hardship. My counseling framework integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), existential therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and narrative therapy. With these modalities, I help individuals navigate life’s complexities and face adversities upon building resilience and self-understanding. My approach centers on empowering clients to embrace their authentic selves, confront existential dread or fears, tolerate uncertainty, and ultimately develop a purposeful, values-driven life.

I use ACT to help clients develop psychological flexibility, enabling them to accept difficult thoughts and emotions and committing to actions that align with their core values. With existential therapy, I assist clients in exploring profound questions about existence, issues around control, life purpose, and reclaiming autonomy in order to foster a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in the world. 

My approach as a therapist is compassionate, client-centered. and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. Together we will work to transform challenges into opportunities for growth, helping you live a life that is fulfilling and authentically yours.