Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a clinical psychologist with 38 years of experience. I have worked with couples, families, individuals, groups, forensic clients including those in the criminal system as well as clients who are involved in the family court system. My core approach is to quickly appraise the psycho-social, biological, and spiritual components of my client’s lives, seeking to target and move towards solutions seeking to ameliorate the suffering that their symptoms reflect. I am a non-judgemental therapist, who seeks to build an alliance with my clients to create a sense of safety and respect. I look at symptoms, such as anxiety or depression, as multi-modal, including early childhood attachment problems as well as cognitive dysfunctions and biological influences. I seek to view people wholistically, not as people who have problems, but instead as courageous individuals who have done the best they could as a result of what has happened to them. Most clients that I have worked with consider me as easy to talk to while also conceptualizing their issues well and intervening effectively.
I would love to work with you in a collaborative effort to solve and lessen the pain that you may be struggling with.
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Dr. James Bedell is a clinical psychologist practicing in Illinois with 38 years of experience.
He has provided care for couples, families, individuals, and groups, and has worked with forensic clients, including people involved in the criminal justice system and those engaged in family court matters.
Dr. Bedell’s approach centers on a prompt appraisal of the psychosocial, biological, and spiritual elements that shape a person’s life, with an emphasis on identifying practical steps to reduce the suffering reflected in symptoms.
He practices without judgment and aims to establish a therapeutic alliance built on safety and mutual respect.
Dr. Bedell treats symptoms such as anxiety and depression as multi-modal phenomena, considering factors like early childhood attachment patterns, cognitive processes, and biological influences when formulating treatment.
He adopts a holistic perspective, viewing people not merely as problems to be fixed but as courageous individuals who have done their best in response to what has happened to them. Many clients find him easy to talk with while he conceptualizes difficulties clearly and applies effective interventions.
He is a licensed psychologist in Illinois, credentialed under license number 071004954, and he welcomes collaborative work to address and lessen the pain clients may be struggling with.
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