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Dnaydavina James

Dnaydavina James, LPC

Oklahoma

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Licensed counselor - Addictions and Life Changes

  • Addictions support
  • Anger management
  • Motivational interviewing

About Dnaydavina

Dnaydavina James is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Oklahoma with 22 years of experience. She focuses on addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses concerns tied to family of origin, communication problems, codependency, and relationship challenges such as infidelity and divorce. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Her work often focuses on concrete skills people can use between sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thought patterns and change behaviors. Mindfulness practices are used to build moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing helps when motivation to change feels stuck or uncertain.

Clients can expect a collaborative tone where goals and steps are discussed plainly. She pays attention to how everyday routines, work stress, and family roles affect mood and decision-making. Conversations include practical strategies for anger management, substance use concerns, and rebuilding self-esteem after difficult events.

Over two decades of practice have given her experience with a wide range of life transitions. She supports people navigating midlife shifts, workplace strain, recovery from addiction, and the emotional fallout of relationship breakups. The focus is on clear, usable steps rather than abstract theories.

To begin, visitors are asked to use the site button to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How her approaches translate to online work

Dnaydavina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to try different ways of responding. That approach is useful for depression, anxiety, and patterns that maintain low self-esteem. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to explore ambivalence about change and to build commitment to concrete steps when someone feels stuck.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs to decide whether CBT, mindfulness practices, or motivational methods fit best. The decision is collaborative and may shift as needs change during therapy.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments around work or caregiving, reducing travel time, and making it easier to keep consistent check-ins. Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current online options before booking. The focus is on creating doable practices that fit daily life, such as short behavioral experiments, breathing or awareness exercises you can try between meetings, and focused check-ins to track progress.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

22+ years

Listed in

Oklahoma, Oregon

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with addictions, anger, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like codependency and family problems.

How does she approach therapy?

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to create practical steps clients can use between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 22 years of professional experience practicing as a counselor in Oklahoma.

What credential and location apply?

She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Oklahoma.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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