"My daughter, my ex-husband and myself had the pleasure of working with James, both individually and as a family unit. James played an integral part in getting us all to a better, more thoughtful place of communication. Working with our daughter one on one via play and talk therapy, we saw much improvement in her attitude, temper, communication and self confidence. James takes the time to listen and to get a clear understanding of the entire picture. He was dedicated to seeing our growth and we all are truly grateful."
"James Rokeach has an approach to counseling that is equally unique and effective. Working with him delivered clarity of thought, certainty in decisions and confidence to actions. I cannot recommend him more highly. James' help and guidance brought me the perspective I was searching for when dealing with the most difficult circumstance of my life experience. James is a stand out practitioner whose ability to uncover the underlying factors, assist in healing, and guide the creation of new behaviors was instrumental for me when I was deeply in need."
"My son had some trouble in school and at home with his emotions which resulted in tantrums. A friend of my mother's recommended James for sessions for my son. At first I thought this isn't gonna work for my child. After a few sessions my son stopped his tantrums. He helps me clean the house and he's listening more. He even is doing amazing in school. James is a miracle worker."
"Having been a patient of James' on and off over the last 3 years I have accomplished tremendous personal growth. Knowing the process is continuous as we go on through life, today I'm much better suited and aware of myself, how management of my emotions affect me, and I'm better at navigating complex and difficult personal and professional situations. The experience is the single most important commitment I've made to improve on a personal level, and should the opportunity avail itself I would refer James to anyone interested in living a healthier life and gaining a stronger self understanding."
"I came to the office of Mr. Rokeach for my 6 year old son. The problem that my son had was selective mutism! After consulting with several therapists and none gave me an answer to the problem of my son because they had no experience with children with selective mutism and they could not help me! Because that the syndrome is not very common in children. As a mother, this was very frustrating and it was obvious that my son needed professional help! When Mr. Rokeach answered my message and we scheduled an appointment, it was a big relief! And we learned that he is a professional with over 20 years of experience working with children with different problems. We knew we were in the right place! Then my son started with the therapy and after a while my son broke the selective mutism! We are very grateful to the work and the dedication that Mr. Rokeach had in dealing with the problem of my little son."
"James met our son at a point that he was having very high anxiety & he was exhibiting many different symptoms. He helped walk our son through the process of understanding his feelings and introduced him to various ways to help him manage his stress & emotions. This process allowed our child to begin to adapt to various social situations he was unable to cope with earlier. James went the extra mile working with us & taught us how to make our son feel more at ease. He taught us how to advocate for him in different social settings including sports & school. Our son always felt comfortable talking to him during his play therapy. It was just what he needed."
"My closest friends advised me to seek counseling for my son, but I was skeptical about therapy, was not sure it will help. I was desperate because my teenage son seemed angry and depressed, I was frustrated because I did not know how to make things better. After researching, I found James Rokeach, Clinical Social Worker/Therapist, LCSW, and called and schedule a visit. I remember after the first session my son started talking about all his emotions as soon as we got inside the car. I was just quiet, listening, I could not believe his therapist had managed to encourage him to talk about his feelings the way he was talking. I was noticing a change in my son’s attitude; things were getting better and better after each session. After a few sessions the relationship between my son and I is extremely better. I am astonished with James Rokeach counseling skills and words cannot describe how grateful I am for the changes in my son. He speaks freely about his emotions, and he is no longer locked in his room without speaking to me for days. He is out of his room more often making the effort to spend more time socializing at home. My son is no longer walking around angry all the time, I see joy in him. Through the journey and sitting there with my 16 year old throughout the sessions I've learned to be more understanding of his emotions as a teenage boy. That allowed me to develop more patience,which led to a healthier relationship between us. I asked my son can you please tell me in a few words how your therapist helped you and this is what he texted me. Going to the sessions and actually having someone to hear me out helped me release a certain amount of hatred and anger that I had built because I've never really been able to just let stuff go."
"After my divorce I started to become concerned with my son’s emotional state. I noticed that he would get very anxious and over react for no reason. It started to become more and more difficult to calm him down and reason with him, but I knew that I had to help him. I had heard about James Rokeach from a colleague of mine, so I decided to set up an appointment to have him counsel my son. At first my son was extremely apprehensive about speaking to a stranger about his feelings. Mr. James assured him that he had nothing to worry about and that it was up to him on whether or not he wanted to talk or play or just sit and listen. Mr. James provided him with a number of options as well as fun board games and activities to break the ice. I would say that my son felt comfortable within the first ten minutes and began to open up to him. It is now 7 months later and I have seen a huge improvement in his behavior and ability to cope with situations that in the past would cause him to meltdown. Mr. James has provided him with a number of skills and strategies to help him when he is not able to control his emotions. Every week he looks forward to his visits with him. Mr. James is a very nurturing and experienced therapist who has helped my son in so many ways."
"I really enjoyed working with James. He helped me get through a stressful period in my life. I found my sessions with James very helpful and productive. We spent our time together strategizing on how to tackle certain situations, relationships and tasks that were challenging for me. He is a very caring and empathetic provider."
"James Rokeach helped me through a growing time in my life. Not only did he help me, he has given me the tools I need to know how to help myself, which is even more important."
"I started with James about 3 years ago and found him to be very responsive, attentive, and eager to help me in my program to have a better life. He gave me the tools to deal with self-esteem, relationships, and my family situation. He was able to help me see myself in a better light than I saw myself at. I feel with his help and professionalism, he has gotten me to the next stage in life’s chapter."
"I sought treatment from James for my two young children when their father and I were going through a very difficult break-up. Before his initial meeting with my kids, James met with my ex and me to coach us through various aspects of the break-up (including how to tell our children) and the beginning phases of successful co-parenting. He provides thoughtful and deeply researched advice. While in the thick of our crisis, James went above and beyond numerous times by making himself available via phone and text, for which I am still so grateful. His help and guidance were, and continue to be, invaluable."
"I consider myself fortunate to have found James. His insight, caring, and intuitive nature helped me navigate a very difficult divorce and the joy of remarriage. Through his guidance, I found an understanding of my feelings, regained a sense of hope, and the ability to heal. James also has a particular expertise with children, which was a soothing and pragmatic presence in the face of parenting apart. His principled solutions were invaluable, addressing the challenges and emotions of parenting through divorce."