Richard James


I work with entrepreneurs and investors on the thinking, psychology, and self-knowledge that determine whether you reach your goals - in business, the market, and beyond.If you have the drive to do serious work on yourself - not just strategy, but the inner game - I offer 1:1 sessions.Contact me for a free consultation or scroll down for more information:


"What I have seen is the happiest people discover their own nature and match their life to it". -Ray Dalio

We all have unique strengths and potential, but old beliefs, holding patterns, and fears get in the way. I help you navigate those obstacles and refocus on what feels more real, alive, and true — because the more you organize your inner world, the more effective you become in the outer one. This is as true for investing and building a business as it is for any other dimension of life.I've trained extensively in psychotherapy (Jungian analysis, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, and others) but no longer feel it's the right label for my work. Too often, therapists view people as sick or broken while coaches typically impose a premade agenda. My experiential approach is different. It's a creative process where we work together to give form to what is already nascent within you — a workshop or laboratory where you explore, make discoveries, and feel what it's like to inhabit yourself in a new way. I'm more like an improvisational dance teacher, but for your whole life.I'd be happy to tell you more and answer any questions during a free consultation.I work in person in southeast Portland, OR, or worldwide on Zoom. I don't interface with insurance companies but I maintain licenses in CA and NY if you're a resident with out-of-network benefits in your policy.