I always look forward to my sessions with James. He has been instrumental in my personal growth over the last few months. He took time to fully understand my situation and my goals. He's very open, supportive, and easy to connect with. I'm thankful I was matched with James and would recommend him to anyone.
Dr. James Fishback, Psychologist
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.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with James. View 3 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
Dr. James Fishback listened to all of my concerns and was very compassionate to me when offering tools on how to deal with the challenges I was facing in my life. I valued his expertise in dealing in anxiety and anger as well as putting boundaries in place that will safeguard me in the future. I recommend his services, absolutely.
More about James
- 33 years' experience
- Male
- Psychologist
Hello, my name is Dr. Fishback, a licensed psychologist. It takes courage, curiosity, and commitment to reach out for help. I know because I have experienced my own psychotherapy, and it took a lot of work and a lot of truth about myself.
I have done therapy work in California for the last 33 years, with many different people, children, teens, young and older adults, in places including my offices, schools, courts, prisons, outdoor settings, and online, with males and females, and with many different races, This has given me some deep experience and insight into humans and a large cross-section of our society. I have many years of experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, intimacy, abuse, and simply not knowing where U are going in life.
I find that helping people solve their problems is a marvelous challenge for me. I work very hard for my clients, and I am honest with them, including if they seem to miss seeing something important. My therapy style is to be there for my clients in their way -- do they want me to primarily listen, or help problem-solve, or empathize in the moment, it's their call... But I also find that people who do improve their issues always work harder than me. With some guidance it is the client who figures things out and has the ah-ah experiences, not the therapist. Otherwise, the client can never fully own their own insight and understanding, and go on to reliably and accurately manage their own life problems. Those are my goals.
I work on all weekdays except Fridays, so I can see clients on most days. In addition, I find that I can help others best when I communicate with them by live video or phone… (I don't do live chat, except messaging between sessions, because I am too slow a typist).
You can read more about my background, education, experience, and therapy approach on this website. I would look forward to work with you on your issues,
Dr. Fishback
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and Geriatric Issues
Attachment issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain illness and disability
Codependency
Commitment Issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic Violence
Emptiness
Family of Origin Issues
Family Problems
Fatherhood Issues
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural Concerns
Obsessions
Compulsions
and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Postpartum Depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and Discrimination
Process addiction (porn
exercise
gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sex Addiction
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young Adult Issues
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Licenses
Dr. James Fishback's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164854139.
- Psychologist · California · 12315 · Expires August 2025
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 Dr. James Fishback
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I always look forward to my sessions with James. He has been instrumental in my personal growth over the last few months. He took time to fully understand my situation and my goals. He's very open, supportive, and easy to connect with. I'm thankful I was matched with James and would recommend him to anyone.
Dr. James Fishback listened to all of my concerns and was very compassionate to me when offering tools on how to deal with the challenges I was facing in my life. I valued his expertise in dealing in anxiety and anger as well as putting boundaries in place that will safeguard me in the future. I recommend his services, absolutely.
I’ve only had one session but he’s been great so far!!
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. James Fishback offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. James Fishback 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 Dr. James Fishback speak?
Dr. James Fishback speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. James Fishback have?
Dr. James Fishback has 33 years of experience.
Where is Dr. James Fishback licensed to practice?
Dr. James Fishback is licensed to practice in California.
Does Dr. James Fishback accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Dr. James Fishback 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 Dr. James Fishback offer?
Dr. James Fishback offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. James Fishback?
Dr. James Fishback 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 Dr. James Fishback?
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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.