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James Shafto

LMFTA Cornerstone Counseling and Wellness
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Infidelity, Marital and Premarital, Divorce, Anxiety, Depression,
In network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare

Introduction

James is a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of North Carolina (License #20098A). He is a UNC graduate, and spent seven years working in Durham as a middle school math teacher and soccer coach. He has also enjoyed short stints in construction, landscaping and IT. In 2023 he graduated from Southeastern Seminary with a Master of Arts in Marriage, Family & Individual Counseling. Counseling with James will likely include exploration of family history and identification of unhealthy thought patterns. He incorporates techniques from modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and internal family systems. His upbringing in West Africa has given him an appreciation for diverse cultures, which informs his therapeutic approach. For couple counseling James uses the Gottman Method and Prepare/Enrich, for working with couples James works with couples, teens, and individuals. His counseling interests include marriage and premarital counseling, life transitions, depression, anxiety, religious hurt/trauma, stress management and cross-cultural dynamics. James is a Christian whose treatment emphasizes care for the whole person, including body, mind, and soul. As a person of faith, he can integrate faith values and beliefs into the counseling process. He always respect the client's choices concerning the inclusion of faith integration.

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LMFTA #20098A (NC)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian
  • Interfaith

Payment options

Pay with insurance

James Shafto accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Cigna Healthcare

Pay out-of-pocket

  • 1 Hour Session $145

Locations

Durham
5716 Fayetteville Road, Suite 203
Durham, NC 27713-9661
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Telehealth Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Marriage and Family Therapy - Southeastern Seminary

Certifications

  • Couples

Professional Affiliations

  • American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)

FAQ

Is James Shafto accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? James Shafto is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does James Shafto offer telehealth appointments? James Shafto does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does James Shafto specialize in? James Shafto specializes in the following areas: Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Gender Identity, Infidelity, Marital and Premarital, and Trauma.
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