James Waites

James Waites, a licensed therapist at Taproot Therapy Collective, specializes in treating complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and burnout. He offers a dual-pronged approach, combining evidence-based interventions with practical solutions tailored to the unique contexts of medicine and business operations. James has extensive training and experience in treating conditions like dissociative identity disorder (DID) and other personality, mood, and dissociative disorders. His trauma-informed approach utilizes Brainspotting therapy to navigate the intricacies of complex trauma and dissociation. James creates a safe, validating space for patients to process traumatic memories, regain their sense of self, and develop internal communication and collaboration between dissociated parts. He is passionate about helping young adults, couples, academics, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers overcome complex trauma and combat burnout. With his compassionate, client-centered approach, James empowers professionals to regain control, build resilience, and achieve overall well-being. Taproot Therapy Collective has multiple clinicians available, each trained in various techniques and modalities of therapy, to create personalized treatment plans addressing unique needs. They specialize in trauma and PTSD therapy, anxiety and panic attack treatment, depression counseling, and therapy for children and teens, among other areas of focus.