Michael James, Psy.D.

Michael James, PsyD, LP is an experienced clinical psychologist and mental health provider who offers convenient and accessible online psychotherapy and support to adults, helping them to understand and manage problems of mental health. Dr. James encourages autonomy and growth in his clients. He has helped many people to reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety, depression, process grief, loss and trauma, and manage sleep and attention problems. Dr. James enjoys helping people to learn how to navigate family and intimate relationship problems as well as dealing with work-related conflicts. He also provides male-friendly support for men who may be reluctant to try therapy, with an understanding of male psychology and men's unique issues and needs. Dr. James is a fully-licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Michigan. He graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2006, completing a double major and earning both a Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology and Bachelor's of Arts degree in Biology in 2006. He began his work in mental health in behavior management the same year, and later becoming a program coordinator in 2007, helping children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbance and/or neurobiological disorders, working closely with parents, schools and other support systems. Wanting to be of better service to the public, he earned his Master's of Art degree (2011) and Doctorate degree (2015) in Clinical Psychology from the Michigan School of Psychology, graduating with academic honors with his focus of research on the topic of improving intimate relationship dynamics between men and women. He earned his full clinical licensure as a psychologist in 2017. Dr. James has worked in non-profit community mental health and hospital systems, with later focus treating adult patients from ages 18- through 90-years old. Dr. James is qualified to assess, diagnose and treat patients with mental health disorder. Direct Therapy and Counseling Services, PLLC, is the privately owned therapy and counseling practice of Dr. James and is dedicated to helping people to improve their quality of life.