James Poteet, MSW, LGSW

American Sign Language (ASL) therapist in Minnesota providing online therapy to Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing

ASL-fluent Deaf Therapist via Telehealth

Bilingual in American Sign Language (ASL) and written English, James Poteet, MSW, LGSW is a Clinical Trainee providing online therapy to Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing individuals, couples, and families of all ages across Minnesota as of January 2025.

Passionate about integrating disability-led, queer-informed, and trauma-informed liberatory practices in behavioral health care, James strives to facilitate empowerment for clients in creative self-expression, attunement, and moving forward. He is interested in combining various techniques of Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, motivational interviewing, and visual tools (i.e., sand tray, art).

James welcomes new clients for substance use disorders, domestic violence and abuse, grief, loss, familial estrangement, trauma (religious and non-religious), self-harm, depression, ADHD, dissociative experiences, and navigating illness/disability or LGBTQ+ identities.

During his MSW internship at Gender Health Center in Sacramento, California, James received training in Queer-Informed Narrative Therapy and harm reduction. He also has had Deaf-centered training in domestic violence from DeafHope and worked with Deaf survivors of domestic violence.

For over a decade in the social services sector, James served Deaf adults—primarily in systems navigation, employment services, client advocacy, and case management—including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients, as well as those with language/information deprivation. James earned his Master’s degree from California State University, Sacramento in 2024, which is also where he graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2017.

In his free time James enjoys pet sitting for his neighbors, quality time with his partner and friends, creative writing, the outdoors, and intermittent road trips.

ASL Therapy FAQs

Are my sessions confidential?

Yes! SBCC adheres to strict ethical guidelines to ensure your privacy and confidentiality are maintained throughout the therapeutic process. No other member of the D/DB/HH community will have access to your personal information except James.

How long is a therapy session?

Session length can be tailored to your needs, but will range from 45 minutes to 91 minutes in length. This depends on what is best for you clinically, along with insurance rules and other factors.

Can I use an interpreter in my session if needed?

Yes, interpreters can be made available if needed.

I am unsure if therapy is right for me. Can I consult with James prior to starting services?

Yes. James will provide a free 15 minute video consult if you have questions to determine if this is the right fit for you. Contact office@securebasecounselingcenter.com or call 507-301-3412 to schedule a consult or make an appointment.

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