Dnaydavina James , LPC

Dnaydavina James is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with 22 years of clinical experience. As an LPC, she holds state licensure to provide professional counseling and therapeutic services. Over two decades, she has supported individuals navigating depression, addiction recovery, anger management, and challenges with self-esteem.

Her work frequently addresses codependency, family dynamics, commitment issues, and the stresses that come with life transitions. She helps clients improve communication, manage workplace dynamics, and cope with social anxiety and mood-related concerns. James brings a compassionate and affirming stance to therapy, offering a progressive, non-religious environment that is particularly welcoming to LGBTQ+ people and older adults.

Using a collaborative and individualized approach, she partners with clients to develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen self-love, and build resilience. Her practice integrates practical tools and empathic support to guide people through recovery, relationship difficulties, and personal transformation, with attention to patterns rooted in family of origin, impulsivity, and caregiver stress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers practical tools for managing mood, anxiety, impulsivity, and patterns that contribute to depression or substance use. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and self-regulation skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional balance. It can be helpful for anger management, stress related to caregiving, and coping with life transitions. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that strengthens a person’s own motivation to change; it is often used in addiction recovery and when addressing ambivalence about commitment or behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. James works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This partnership shapes a personalized plan for growth and healing.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with a therapist from different locations, including international clients.