- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- EMDR for trauma
About James
James Michael Mannion is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with eight years of counseling experience. He works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and questions about career or life purpose. Sessions also address related concerns such as codependency, addiction, fatherhood issues, and midlife challenges.
He uses practical, talk-based work to help people manage immediate problems. That can mean learning specific skills for anxiety, reviewing thought patterns that keep someone stuck, or using trauma-focused methods to process painful memories. He combines several approaches to match what each person needs.
In meetings he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. For trauma, he may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing alongside mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing when people want help with change.
He has experience helping people navigate divorce and separation, feelings of emptiness or isolation, and financial or career transitions. Work can include coaching-style conversations about career decisions and executive professional development.
Sessions are offered in English and are based in Illinois. Practical details such as scheduling, costs, and the subscription billing model are handled through the intake process. To get started, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session.
How his therapeutic methods translate to online work
James Michael Mannion uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which often involves setting small practice tasks between meetings. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation and distress-tolerance techniques that can be practiced during daily life. For trauma, he may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to work through distressing memories alongside mindfulness exercises that build present-moment awareness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That discussion helps decide whether to emphasize skill-building, trauma processing, or coaching-style career conversations, and it is a collaborative process between therapist and client.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting meetings into a regular day and reducing travel time, which can make consistent work easier. If you need specifics about session formats, confirm current options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can support short check-ins, regular skills practice, and deeper trauma-focused sessions while accommodating everyday schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and life purpose concerns, plus related issues like addiction, codependency, and midlife questions.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He combines practical strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT skills with trauma-targeted methods when needed, focusing on concrete steps and skill practice.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional counseling experience working with adults on crises, stress, career development, and trauma recovery.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is provided during intake.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.