Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Arkansas
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arkansas with five years of clinical experience. He helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, anger, depression, and big life changes. He approaches each person as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths to build on.
He believes starting therapy takes courage and offers steady support during change. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation.
Background and approach
James listens without judgment and helps people identify small shifts that lead to better days. His approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take action despite uncomfortable feelings. He also uses Client-Centered methods to create a respectful, nonjudgmental setting where people can talk freely. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools are offered when emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills are needed.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Practical tools, homework, and plain feedback are common parts of the work. James aims to make therapy manageable and relevant to everyday life.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in James's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are uncomfortable. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and the frustration that comes with change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thoughts and behaviors that get in the way and practicing new ways of responding. CBT is useful for stress, anxiety, and managing mood shifts.Finding the right approach is part of the process. James will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That collaboration includes trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.
Online therapy here uses several formats to suit different needs. Video calls let people work face to face and practice skills together. Phone sessions or live chat can fit into a tight day and need less bandwidth. Text-based messaging supports short check-ins, reflection, and ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into work, caregiving, or other commitments.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does James commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues like attachment problems, codependency, and chronic illness.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is conversational and strengths-focused. He uses practical tools and gentle challenge to help people make real changes.
How much experience does he have?
James has five years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. That experience includes supporting people through mood and behavior concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed in Arkansas as an AR LPC and provides services linked to that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This offers different ways to fit therapy into a busy life.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.