James Wiencke, MA, LPCC,
About James Wiencke (He/Him)
James earned his Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota and is licensed in the state of Minnesota as a Professional Clinical Counselor. James enjoys working with children, youth, adults, and their families, and providing individual and family interventions to address a variety of needs. James emphasizes a cognitive-behavioral and person-centered approach to therapy, and focuses on meeting his clients where they are, and supporting change through collaboration and affirmation.
James has experience working in both clinical and school environments, serving individuals and families with a diverse range of cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. James prides himself on meeting clients where they are each day, with a focus on creating the best possible benefit based on the need of the current moment. He provides a supportive and affirming atmosphere and emphasizes the development of positive self-concept and self-empowerment through therapy.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 6-74
- Family Therapy: Ages 6-74
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-74
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Autism: generally independent
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- Family conflict
- General relationship issues
- Learning challenges
- Marital stress or divorce
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Premarital counseling
- School behavioral issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Trauma & PTSD
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Empty nesters
- Family conflict
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Premarital counseling
- School behavioral issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Trauma & PTSD
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- Family conflict
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Premarital counseling
- School behavioral issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna) (HealthPartners)
- HealthPartners
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
- St. Mary's University of Minnesota
- University of Minnesota
Get Directions
612-314-0349
612-314-0350
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
James Wiencke
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with James Wiencke. You can also call 612-314-0349 to have someone assist you.
James Wiencke generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 612-314-0349 to find out James Wiencke's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by James Wiencke:
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna) (HealthPartners)
- HealthPartners
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 612-314-0349 to see how we can help.
James Wiencke is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
James Wiencke works at the following locations:
Yes, James Wiencke does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, James Wiencke is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations: