James Judkins

James Judkins is an Iowa-licensed clinical social worker (LISW) with 38 years of practice supporting people through complex emotional and life transitions. He works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, and a wide range of concerns such as obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic, and bipolar symptoms. His work also addresses life-stage issues including hospice and end-of-life counseling and the challenges veterans and older adults may bring to therapy.

Drawing on a range of evidence-based methods, James aims to help people build practical coping skills, clarify personal values, and strengthen self-compassion. He places emphasis on exploring patterns that maintain distress while helping clients identify concrete steps toward more meaningful daily living. Areas of additional focus include forgiveness, life purpose, parenting, sleep and eating concerns, and recovery from abuse.

James provides a steady, professional presence for those seeking long-term growth or focused short-term work. He combines structured clinical techniques with attention to each person’s unique priorities, helping people navigate transitions, process trauma, and pursue renewed engagement with relationships, work, and personal goals.