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James Sanders Therapy

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing couples counseling and individual counseling in south Orange County

Counseling Offices located in
Ladera Ranch and Corona Del Mar
(949) 636-7529
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About James

Background information and counseling approach of James J. Sanders, LMFT, LPC, NCC, CCMHC

My approach to couples and individual counseling as well as the duration of counseling varies depending upon your wants as well as other clinical indications. In collaboration with you, I like to set concrete, attainable goals. At the end of counseling, it is great to look back and realize what you have achieved. I utilize a variety of different approaches and models partly depending upon what may have worked for you in the past. Some of the theories and tools I gravitate to include Cognitive Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Solution-Oriented Therapy, Family Systems Theory, and on appropriate occasion, humor. 🙂

Counseling is a fluid process that includes many possible benefits as well as potential pain as we will discuss openly throughout therapy. You and I will identify some issues you may be having and collaborate on resolution. At times, this includes me gently confronting you on things I see from my perspective that you may possibly be unaware of and may want to look at. Because of this and many other good reasons, your honesty with me is very important. I will hold your communication with me in the strictest confidence. To ensure your privacy, I am my own secretary, while keeping notes in my own locked file cabinet away from this office. I want my office to be a very comfortable and safe place to discover and create the life want at your pace and path. Please ask any question any time.
Thank you and welcome.
James

Professional Licensure and National Certifications

California State Board Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License # 40061
Colorado State Board of Health Licensed Professional Counselor. License # 2187
Nebraska State Board of Health Licensed Mental Health Practitioner and L.P.C.
# 352/121
National Board Certified Counselor. #33693
National Board Specialist Certification in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
#33693

Education

Master’s Degree in Agency Counseling. M.A. 1985
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelors Degree in Psychology. B.A. 1982
Triple Minor in Sociology, Philosophy, and Communication
University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Professional Experience

President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists 2011-2012
James Sanders Counseling. Private Practice 1985 – Present
Omaha Nebraska, Boulder Colorado, Solo in Ladera Ranch and Corona Del Mar, CA
Owner and Director:

  • An individual, marriage, family and group counseling practice.
  • It also served as a supervision and internship site for the University of Nebraska Graduate School of Counseling during 1991-1995.
Book Author: I Already Am What I Want 1989
Lumpkin and Bunkers Publishing Co. ISBN: 0-9621828-9-3
TV/Radio Appearances Concerning Psychological Issues
NBC, ABC, CBS, Cox Cable TV and major radio stations in Omaha Nebraska
Speaker and Consultant
Seminars and lectures have been given to various organizations including:
  •  Pepperdine University
  • Creighton University
  • Omaha Public Power District
  • Omaha Chamber of Commerce
  • Visiting Nurses Association
  • Methodist Hospital
TV/Radio Appearances as Guest Expert on Psychological Issues
NBC, ABC, CBS, Cox Cable TV and major radio stations in Omaha, Nebraska
Columnist
Omaha Magazine      1985-88

  • Wrote “Dear Therapist” column.
Adjunct Professor
Metropolitan Community College   1987-91
Omaha, Nebraska

  • Taught classes on Marriage and Family Therapy, Therapeutic Techniques, and Interpersonal Communication
Instructor
Safety and Health Council of the Midlands.   1987-91
Psychiatric Assistant
U.N. Medical Center Psychiatric Institute.    1983-84

Community Service Volunteer

Board of Directors of Mary’s Shelter, a group home for pregnant teenage girls and their babies. 2012-2015
Knights of Columbus. Third Degree 2008-Present
Toby’s House For Homeless Pregnant Women. S.J. Capistrano, CA 2006-2009
Marriage Preparation Counselor for the Archdiocese of Omaha 1992-1995
President, Omaha Businessmen’s Association 1991
Douglas County Department of Health Task Force on Stress, Member 1985-1990
Nebraska Olympic Developmental Soccer Team Coach of Players Under 23 1987
Hospice Counseling, Lincoln, Nebraska 1981-82
Big Brother, Omaha Home for Boys 1977-78
Counselor, Personal Crisis Telephone Hotline 1977-78

Professional Organization Member

President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
State Board of Directors of (C.A.M.F.T) 2011-Present
Chief Financial Officer,   2008-2010
Board of Directors of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (C.A.M.F.T.)  2006-Present
Lifetime Member of C.A.M.F.T.

American Counseling Association. Lifetime member
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors. 2002-2008
Assoc. for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling. 1999-2001
American Association for Specialists in Group Work. 1988-2000
Association of Private Practice Therapists. 1991-1995
Co-Chair District II, Nebraska Counseling Association. 1991-1992
American Mental Health Counseling Association. 1986-1990.

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MEET JAMES

Good News….Therapy works with the right therapist/client fit.

I am in private practice as a licensed marriage and family therapist. In addition to my private practice, I am a Past President of the over 30,000 member California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (see CAMFT.org). For over thirty years I have been a therapist, coach, author and public speaker.

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From James’ Blog

  • Professional appearance on Real Housewives of Orange County
  • Counseling, Therapy, Self Help and Catholic Confession.

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I Am Already What I Want by James Sanders, LMFT

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CAMFT logo James Sanders, LMFT, LPC is licensed by the State of California and is a clinical member and past president of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

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Counseling Offices in
Ladera Ranch and Corona del Mar
(949) 636-7529

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777 Corporate Dr.
Suite 250
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

2721 E. Coast Highway
Suite 209
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

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