James Cochran
Counselor -
I like people. I think deep down, whatever else might be true, we’re all just trying to do our best. And I’m really passionate about helping people do their best. I’ve been practicing for a while now in a few different contexts. I completed my undergraduate training in psychology at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. Then I went to the University of Missouri – Kansas City in (you guessed it) Kansas City, Missouri, where I got my master of arts in counseling and guidance, with an emphasis in couples and family therapy. My time at UMKC imbued me with a passion for justice work After grad school I spent a couple years in private practice, but ultimately decided my skills needed more polishing in more intensive clinical contexts. So I spent a year working the night shift in an ER, conducting mental health assessments and helping people get connected with care. After that, I worked as the Director of Counseling for a local faith community, helping people from all walks of life gain access to counseling resources. Eventually, I made my way back to private practice. This setting allows me the flexibility to really dive into the transformative work of counseling with my clients. I blend a variety of approaches in my work, but I tend to gravitate toward narrative therapy, REBT and mindfulness.
Skills and Expertise
Couples therapy
Couple Counseling
Anxiety
Life Coaching
LGBTQ
Marriage Couseling
Marital Therapy
Mens Issues and Problems
Meditation
Mindfulness based therapy
Perfectionism
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Spirituality
Trauma
Treatment Orientation
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Couple and Family Systems Therapy
Existential
Family Systems Therapy
Gottman Method
Health/Wellness-based
Meditation
Mindfulness
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Narrative
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
Telehealth-based
Modality