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James Harris

James Harris

LPC

Therapist · Arkansas · 5+ years of experience

Practical support for anger and stressful times

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  • Strengths-based approach
  • Goal-oriented sessions
  • Values-focused work

About James

James Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arkansas with five years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, and depression. He emphasizes practical support and works alongside clients as they take steps toward change.

He approaches therapy with the view that each person knows their own story best. He looks for strengths clients already have and builds on them. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with space to talk through what feels stuck and what could change.

James uses several methods to tailor care to each person. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful patterns. He also uses acceptance and commitment strategies to clarify values and guide meaningful action.

Mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy may be used to help with emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Client-centered work informs the way sessions are paced, keeping the person's experience central and shaping the pace accordingly.

People who choose James often want straightforward guidance and respectful support while they sort through hard feelings and life transitions. He aims to make therapy a collaborative process so clients feel involved in decision making. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Arkansas

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

James uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. ACT often helps when someone feels stuck or unsure how to move forward.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for problems like anxiety, low mood, and patterns that keep recurring.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and the issues at hand. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, or allow a quicker check-in when needed. They also let people use strategies practiced in sessions in real-life settings and then bring feedback to the next meeting.

At a glance

Listed location
Arkansas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Arkansas)
LPC · No. P2212021
NPI
1548627565

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on related issues such as attachment concerns, codependency, and caregiver stress.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on building from a person's strengths. The pace is guided by the client's needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional work experience as a counselor in clinical settings.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Arkansas.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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