I am James, and I try my best to be optimistic about life, to see the good in all things, and to see the best in people.  Each day, I embody kindness and mindfulness in everything that I do.   I believe movement and activity can be the best medicine.  I enjoy being active by playing basketball and exercising.  Recently, I began to be out in nature intentionally.  In addition to being active, I enjoy watching sports with my family, and I am working to 

 MSW, LMSW, QMHP

Meet James Crawford

embrace being a cat person, as my partner has three cats. 

I have 20 years of experience working with youth and families in alternative school settings, residential treatment, community mental health, and school settings.  I have considerable knowledge in special education- 504 plans and assisting kids and families navigating various mental health challenges.  

I work with clients where they are at in the present moment.  I make every intention to understand their perspective on things in life and respect one's thoughts, emotions, and viewpoints.  I try to incorporate various therapy techniques (strengths-based approaches, cognitive behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing) along with holistic approaches (life coaching, mindfulness, and growth mindset)  to help clients see that they have the capability to foster life-long change.  It is my hope that my services can help people develop more self-awareness and understand that they have control and choice over how they respond to things in life that may be outside of their control.