James Becker

James Becker recognizes that reaching out for support is a meaningful first step toward moving forward in life. He frames therapy as an opportunity to view personal patterns from a different angle, which can reveal new insights about how people get stuck, what they truly want, and practical ways to move from where they are to where they want to be.

He is a licensed clinical social worker in California, holding license number CA LCSW 26195, and brings ten years of professional experience to his work. His clinical background includes roles in treatment foster care, substance abuse recovery, community mental health, and private practice. In addition to formal training, he has pursued his own path of personal healing and growth over many years, which informs his clinical perspective.

Mindfulness and self-compassion are central practices in his approach. He describes mindfulness as a method for learning how the mind and personal stories operate, and self-compassion as a way to relate to oneself with kindness and acceptance. He blends these practices with evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and Hakomi - a mindfulness-informed, body-centered psychotherapy - to create a flexible set of tools tailored to each person.

Applied thoughtfully, these approaches can support greater inner calm and an improved sense of well-being. While not every issue is resolved quickly, James Becker often sees people begin to experience renewed hope and optimism in a relatively short time. He looks forward to the opportunity to help increase clients' happiness, contentment, and overall life satisfaction.