James Nicholas is a Certified Bodynamic Psychoanalyst serving Southern California and is one of the North American training coordinators for Bodynamic International. James is an attorney and member in good standing of the California Bar as well as an associate clinical social worker licensed in California. He received his B.A. in philosophy and history from UCLA, his J.D. from Northwestern University, and his M.S.W. from USC.Areas of focus include individual therapy, trauma, attachment, couples counseling, mediation/conflict resolution, and family systems. James also specializes in bodymapping (conducting and reading). In addition to private practice, James also works at the USC Center for Work and Family Life as an associate clinician.