We’re excited to introduce Mick James, LPCA (she/they), the newest therapist to join The Real Work. Mick works with adolescents and adults and brings a thoughtful, creative, and deeply affirming presence to therapy. Their work is especially supportive for clients navigating identity exploration, body image concerns, eating disorders, trauma, and emotional overwhelm.
Mick’s approach is trauma-aware, fat-affirming, and HAES®-informed, with a strong foundation in LGBTQIA+ affirming and sex-positive care. They integrate traditional talk therapy with expressive and drama-based approaches, offering teens more than one way to understand and work with what they’re experiencing, especially when talking feels hard.
Mick may be a good fit for your teen if they are:
- Struggling with body image, food, or self-esteem concerns
- Exploring gender identity, sexuality, or other aspects of who they are
- Feeling emotionally shut down, overwhelmed, or unsure how to express feelings
- Carrying a lot of pressure, shame, or perfectionism
- Resistant to traditional talk therapy but open to creative or experiential approaches
- Needing a therapist who is affirming, nonjudgmental, and attuned to safety and consent
Mick is currently accepting new adolescent and adult clients. If you’re curious whether working with Mick might be a good fit, you’re welcome to schedule a free initial inquiry call through our website. As always, we’re happy to help you think through clinician fit and next steps.
Warmly,
Rebekah
The Real Work
