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Dnaydavina James

Dnaydavina James

LPC

Insightful mindfulness-based counselor

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

Credentials

Oklahoma, Oregon

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LPC, OklahomaLPC03362
  • LPC, OregonC9782
  • NPI 1043396641

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindful practical tools
  • Focus on self-esteem
  • Addiction recovery support

About Dnaydavina

Dnaydavina James is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Oklahoma with 22 years of clinical experience. She centers her work on mindfulness and practical strategies to help people manage mood concerns, addiction recovery, and strained self-esteem. She aims to create a calm, direct space where people can talk about what matters most and try new ways of coping.

James uses straightforward, collaborative methods to address anger, depression, and life changes. She often combines mindfulness practices with cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns and shift them in small steps. Motivational interviewing is part of her approach when someone is ready to make changes around substance use or other habits.

Her practice emphasizes clear communication skills and building self-compassion. She helps people work through family of origin issues, divorce or separation, codependency, and communication problems. Practical tools and short, focused exercises are common features of sessions.

People meet her for help with impulse control, commitment concerns, and body image distress. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, blended family issues, or feelings of emptiness. Her style is steady and nonjudgmental, focused on real-life problem solving rather than labels.

Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How mindfulness and focused methods work online

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices that help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed; this can reduce reactivity to stress and support mood regulation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to change unhelpful patterns that contribute to depression or anxiety. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and can be especially useful for starting recovery from drug or alcohol problems.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, needs, and comfort level. Some people start with mindfulness to build awareness, then add CBT tools or motivational interviewing to support concrete change.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use practices and worksheets between appointments to keep progress moving without requiring extra commute time.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people facing addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related family and relationship concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and steady, using mindfulness alongside practical, skill-based techniques to address emotions and behavior.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 22 years of experience working with mood concerns, addiction recovery, and issues like communication and codependency.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Oklahoma.

Can someone who speaks another language work with her?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

She accepts international clients.

How are session fees handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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