Dr. James English, IL Psychologist

Therapist in Illinois

Dr.

License 071.005714 · Illinois Expires September 2026
NPI 1821112897 · national registry
Experience and languages 30+ years in practice English

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About James

Dr. James English is a licensed psychologist practicing in Illinois with 30 years of experience. He focuses on helping people untangle relationship struggles, grief, depression, anxiety, and stress.

His work also addresses issues like addictions, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and career transitions. He favors practical, collaborative work where clients learn to name feelings and notice the thoughts that follow. That awareness becomes the first step toward small, steady changes in behavior.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused so people leave with clear steps to try between meetings. Dr. English draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including the Gottman Method for relationship work, attachment-based ideas for understanding emotional bonds, and cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking.

He also borrows strategies from dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused approaches when they fit a person’s needs. Over three decades he has helped people with a wide range of concerns, from mood disorders and trauma to social anxiety, self-esteem, and blended family stress.

He aims to create a warm, accepting space where clients can explore what’s happening and practice new ways of coping. He accepts English-speaking clients in Illinois and offers sessions in formats that suit different schedules. The initial work emphasizes collaboration - figuring out what matters most and setting achievable goals together.

Credentials

Psychologist (Illinois): License 071.005714 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1821112897 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Grief
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Blended family issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Approaches James names

These are the approaches James names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.

Online support

Approaches for relationships and emotional change online

The Gottman Method focuses on practical skills for partners. It looks at communication patterns, rebuilding trust, and managing conflict in concrete ways that couples can practice between sessions.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early emotional bonds shape current relationships. It helps people understand their attachment patterns and how those patterns affect intimacy and closeness today.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching specific tools to challenge negative thinking and try new actions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and situation. That might mean combining elements from different approaches to match what is most helpful.

Online sessions make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when schedules or distance make in-person visits hard. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts between sessions and keep momentum on busy days. These options help therapy fit into real life and daily routines.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He helps with relationships, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is collaborative and conversational. He focuses on naming feelings, noticing automatic thoughts, and practicing small changes that add up over time.

What is his background and experience?

He is a licensed psychologist in Illinois with 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and family-related issues.

Where is he located and what credential does he hold?

He practices in Illinois and is listed as IL Psychologist 071.005714.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted; his practice serves clients in Illinois.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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