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James Harris

James Harris, LPC

Therapist in Arkansas · 5+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for stress and change

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  • Focus on stress
  • Practical skills
  • Values-based work

About James

James Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor with five years of experience practicing in Arkansas. He focuses on stress and anxiety along with addictions, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. He believes people know their own story and brings a steady, supportive presence to help them move forward.

He uses plain talk and practical steps in sessions. He helps clients notice what matters to them, try new ways of responding, and build habits that reduce overwhelm. Sessions are collaborative - he listens, reflects, and offers exercises clients can use between meetings.

James draws on several evidence-informed approaches. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and live toward them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy shapes the relationship so clients feel heard and understood.

People who are stressed by life transitions or under ongoing pressure often seek his help. He also works with those managing addiction challenges, anger, chronic pain and relationship difficulties that affect daily life. His style is straightforward, patient, and goal-focused.

James invites prospective clients to consider what they want to change and what small first steps might look like. He supports clients as they try new strategies and adjust plans when needed. The aim is steady progress toward clearer priorities and more manageable days.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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 these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people name what matters and take small steps toward those values. Online ACT sessions often focus on noticing thoughts and practicing value-driven actions between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thinking patterns that lead to distress and tests new behaviors to reduce symptoms. In online CBT, clients can track thoughts, try experiments, and review progress together with the therapist. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client leads the pace and topics, which fits well with remote conversations and steady check-ins.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and may shift as progress is made or new issues arise.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce the need to travel. It also supports consistent practice of coping skills between meetings and keeps progress visible through shared worksheets and notes.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does James focus on?

He works with stress and anxiety and also addresses addictions, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment and relationship-related issues and chronic pain or illness.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. He listens, reflects, and suggests practical exercises clients can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. That experience has included work with stress, anxiety, and related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the LPC credential and practices in Arkansas. The profile lists Arkansas as his location.

Which languages are supported and can international clients book?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before scheduling.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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