JAMES WEAVER
James earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honors with Academic Distinction) in 2023 from Oregon State University-Cascades. He is currently completing his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from George Fox Universities Graduate School of Clinical Psychology.
about JAMES
Specialties
DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ADDICTION, ADOLESCENTS, YOUNG ADULTS, TRAUMA, BULLYING, NEGATIVE SELF-TALK, CHRISTIAN INTEGRATIVE WORK
Counseling Approach
My heart is to create a warm non-judgmental space for my clients to experience safety, compassion, and healing. I allow the client to focus therapy on the areas and concerns that are most important to them. I use therapeutic tools and interventions to help the client deepen their emotional insight, navigate hardship, and build resilience. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to bring freedom, healing, and change and use evidence-based practices to achieve these metrics. For clients who express interest, I integrate Christian practices and values into therapy and encourage the client to build their relationship with God as a means to find lasting healing and change.
Counseling Experience
I am training to be become a licensed clinical psychologist through the Doctor of Psychology program at George Fox University’s Graduate School of Clinical Psychology. I have experience working in therapeutic settings with adolescents and young adults dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, drug addiction, eating disorders, personality disorders, learning disorders, psychotic disorders, and developmental disorders. I also have experience working directly with houseless populations.
Ministry Experience
I have served in pastoral care ministry at multiple churches. I currently serve in pastoral care ministry as a certified Stephen’s Minister at a local church, where I meet with care receivers who are experiencing significant life challenges, such as legal issues, divorce, and serious medical diagnoses. I’m active as a volunteer leader in a local church ministry, where I lead small groups and serve as a mentor for adolescents.
