James
Pre-Licensed Professional, JD
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Springfield, MO 65802
You may feel stuck in cycles of worry, tension, or resentment that are taking over your life. Intrusive thoughts, repetitive checking, or avoidance (OCD) can feel beyond your control and leave you exhausted, ashamed, or isolated. Trauma—recent or long ago—may still echo through flashbacks, hypervigilance, nightmares, restless sleep, and disconnection from yourself or others. Or you give more than you get, struggling to say no and hold boundaries with family and friends, losing your voice in the process. You want relief: safety, clarity, and relationships that feel healthy—so you can feel steady, connected, and in charge.
In a collaborative, judgment-free space, you’ll be seen and heard. I draw on ACT, I-CBT, CPT, and more, but your experience guides the work. First, we map how OCD, trauma, or boundary patterns show up. Next, we build skills—interrupt compulsions, calm your nervous system, set limits. Finally, you practice new responses and move forward safe with confidence.
You’ll notice real shifts: fewer moments when your mind or body takes over, clearer needs, and easier relationships. You’ll feel grounded, in control, and connected—to others and to yourself. With advanced training in OCD, trauma, and boundaries, I offer practical, compassionate care. Ready to begin? Book a free consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Rachael Herrington Roldan (Missouri / 2009019261) James Spencer
- Attended Evangel University, MS
- Membership with The Missouri Bar 44295 / 1995
- Degree/Diploma from University of Missouri - Columbia Juris Doctorate / 1995
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
James Spencer
Pre-Licensed Professional, JD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
James Spencer
Pre-Licensed Professional, JD
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Adlerian
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Trauma Focused
James Spencer
Pre-Licensed Professional, JD
Location
Primary Location
Springfield, MO 65802
Nearby Areas
James Spencer
Pre-Licensed Professional, JD