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James Engen, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

James is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with James. View 3 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Minnesota

Recent reviews

Wonderful !

Reviewed July 2022

James is a kind and caring man of God! He’s very supportive and genuinely cares for our concerns! He feels more like a great friend than our therapist, and we wholeheartedly would recommend him and his expertise to anyone!

Reviewed June 2022

More about James

  • 11 years' experience
  • Male
  • LMFT

I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with over 14 years of experience.

I approach therapy from a Narrative Neuro-experiential viewpoint. You are not the issue – issues are getting in the way of you attaining your goals and your full life potential. All of us reflect where we have come from and that reflection is not necessarily where we want to end up. As you are able to see in my profile, I am trained in many modalities and we as a team will determine jointly what methods are employed to meet your needs and goals.

I also have a wide range of career experience - I have been a professional truck mechanic, a management assistant to the CFO of a large urban school district, a therapist to homeless individuals/families, and I have been in private practice helping individuals develop into who they want to be. My goal is to help you maximize your potential and capitalize on your strengths.

Specialties

Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Self esteem Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Eating disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues Avoidant personality Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Control issues Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Military and veterans issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Existential Therapy
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

James Engen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154061679.

  • LMFT · Minnesota · 2099 · Expires December 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for James Engen

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

3 reviews

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Clients mention: Caring Empathetic Great Recommend Supportive Wonderful The best

Wonderful !

Reviewed July 2022

James is a kind and caring man of God! He’s very supportive and genuinely cares for our concerns! He feels more like a great friend than our therapist, and we wholeheartedly would recommend him and his expertise to anyone!

Reviewed June 2022

James is an empathetic listener and offers practical suggestions.

Reviewed June 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does James Engen offer telehealth visits?

Yes. James Engen works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does James Engen speak?

James Engen speaks English.

How many years of experience does James Engen have?

James Engen has 11 years of experience.

Where is James Engen licensed to practice?

James Engen is licensed to practice in Minnesota.

Does James Engen accept clients outside of the United States?

No, James Engen does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does James Engen offer?

James Engen offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with James Engen?

James Engen can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with James Engen?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.