Linda James, M.Ed., M.S, is a marriage and family therapist in Seattle. After completing her training through Seattle Pacific University, with a Master’s of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy James interned for two years at Lynnwood Compass Health counseling children, adults, families and couples. In addition to marriage and family therapy, James also has additional training dealing with depression, anxiety, mood disorders and ADD/ADHD. Currently, James meets with couples, individuals and families to help address their concerns and work through whatever is troubling them.
What is Marriage and Family Therapy?
Learn about this assisted form of therapy that uses your family’s past experiences to help solve the problems you are currently facing.
What is Premarital Counseling?
Many couples are turning to counseling to work on communication and conflict resolution before walking down the aisle.
Find a Marriage Therapist That’s a Good Fit For You
Steps to ensuring that the therapist you choose to meet with will be the best option for you.
What is the Systems Theory Approach to Counseling?
A guide to understanding the systems theory and how more therapists are using the approach to create correlations between their patients’ current and past relationships their patients.
What Are the Love Languages?
Discover the five ways people choose to express their love.
What is a Therapist’s Role in Marriage Counseling?
Learn more about the part your therapist will play in your counseling sessions.
Calm Your Fears About Marriage Counseling
Many people have preconceived notions about therapists. Learn more about marriage counseling to help diminish some of your apprehension.
How to Get the Most Out of Marriage Counseling
Follow these guidelines to ensure that you receive the best possible experience from your marriage counseling.
What to Expect During Your First Marriage Counseling Session
If you’re nervous about going to see a marriage therapist, read on to learn what you can expect during that first session.
Marriage Counseling Exercises
Examples of two exercises that a marriage counselor may use to help you open the lines of communication between you and your partner.
What Can Get in the Way of Your Progress in Counseling
Find out some possible factors that could conflict with your progress in counseling.
Surviving the First Year of Marriage
What you can expect in your first year of marriage, and advice for how you can keep your bond strong.
Why is Marriage So Hard?
Reasons why marriage can seem like such a hard work, as well as solutions for how to make things a little easier.
Stop Arguments in Your Marriage
Learn the causes of most arguments and how you can still resolve conflicts without them escalating.
How to Deal With Jealousy in Your Marriage
Four questions to help you discover what is causing the jealousy in your relationship, and how you and your partner can work to fix it.
What Should You Tell Your Children When There Are Problems in Your Marriage?
A guide to discussing your marital issues with your children.
Married Life After Retirement
Learn how to prepare for the changes that will take place in your marriage after retirement.
