James Zaremba, LICSW

Massachusetts · 18 years in practice

James Zaremba is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts.

License and registration

LICSW, Massachusetts: 115065 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1841761913 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 18
Languages: English

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About James

James Zaremba is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts. He brings 18 years of clinical experience and a calm, approachable manner to sessions. He focuses on helping people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns.

He also supports those dealing with grief, self-esteem, addictions, stress, and life changes. In sessions he listens first, then helps people name what matters most to them. He uses a mix of practical strategies and deeper conversation.

Background and approach

That can mean identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing new ways to talk with a partner, or noticing emotional patterns that keep repeating. James often combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques. He also draws on mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when those fit a person’s situation.

He adapts methods to each person’s goals instead of relying on a single approach. His style is warm and straightforward. He aims to create a space where people feel supported and gently challenged to try something different.

Over time the goal is to reduce symptoms and build skills that help in everyday life. James has worked in multiple U.S. cities and brings a wide range of experience to his practice. He offers sessions in English and provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible access.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Depression
Coping with life changes
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Family of origin issues
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Multicultural concerns
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination

Approaches James names

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Online support

How his approaches work online

James commonly uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and change patterns in close relationships by naming emotions and practicing new ways of connecting. He pairs that with client-centered work that focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods fit best. That collaborative process means techniques can be tried, adjusted, or combined over time to meet changing needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on the go, chat can work for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing contact between meetings. These options make it simpler to maintain consistency and practice skills in real situations.

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Questions people ask

What issues can James help with?

He helps people with anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns. He also works with grief, addictions, self-esteem, stress, and major life transitions.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His approach is warm and approachable, combining listening with practical strategies. Sessions mix exploration of emotions with skill-building exercises.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 18 years of experience as a clinician. That background includes work in several U.S. cities and a range of clinical settings.

What are his credentials and location?

He holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats does he use?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and how do I start?

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