Dnaydavina James, LPC

Dnaydavina James is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 22 years of experience. She focuses on helping people facing depression, addictions, low self-esteem, anger, and major life changes. Her style is direct and compassionate, with an emphasis on practical steps clients can use between sessions.

She works collaboratively to help people strengthen self-regard and improve how they relate to others. Communication challenges, codependency, and problems that stem from family of origin are common topics in her work. She also supports people dealing with breakup, divorce, infidelity, and blended family concerns.

Her practice addresses both substance use and behavioral patterns that cause distress. Sessions often include goal setting and skills practice aimed at reducing impulsivity and managing strong emotions. She pays attention to how everyday situations and workplace dynamics affect mood and functioning.

Dnaydavina integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing into sessions. These approaches are used in straightforward ways to challenge unhelpful thoughts, build awareness, and strengthen motivation for change.

She offers a progressive, non-religious therapeutic environment and notes experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and older adults. International clients may be seen, and sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients follow the site Start Therapy process to match and schedule with her.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Dnaydavina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to change how they feel. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find their own reasons to change and strengthen commitment.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. She works with each person to match methods to their goals and comfort level. Sessions start with understanding what matters most to the client, then testing techniques that fit their daily life.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that may reduce travel time. The therapist's profile does not specify exact session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and mindfulness exercises to an online setting to support coping with depression, addictions, anger, and life transitions.