- Depression and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Couples and premarital
About James
Dr. James Guinee is an AR Psychologist (Arkansas Psychologist 97-02P) with 28 years of professional experience. He works with adults on problems that often come up in early adulthood and beyond, including depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, grief, low self-esteem, anger, and stress.
He spent most of his career in university counseling centers and later provided contract services through a local hospital and employee assistance programs. That background means he is used to short-term problem solving as well as longer conversations when needed.
In sessions he listens, gives direct feedback, and encourages honest conversation. He describes his style as relaxed and non‑pressuring. He welcomes feedback about how therapy is going and checks messages throughout the day.
He offers couples work and premarital counseling for partners who are both committed to the process, and notes more limited success with affairs and with physical intimacy issues. He does not work with addictions, physical illness-related mental health care, or certain sexual identity or attraction concerns as listed in his notes.
His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He also uses dream discussion for clients who bring nightmares or dream material.
He accepts international clients and conducts work from Arkansas. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that align with personal values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and uncertainty about life direction. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and reshaping emotional responses in relationships, which can help with attachment issues, communication problems, and many relationship struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with clients about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue work while living in another state or country, which is useful since he accepts international clients.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, anger, stress, and related areas such as attachment issues, codependency, and life purpose.
What is his therapy style like?
He describes a relaxed, non‑pressuring approach that mixes listening with direct feedback. He encourages honesty and asks for client feedback about how therapy is progressing.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of professional experience, much of it in university counseling centers and later in contract roles with a hospital and employee assistance programs.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as AR Psychologist 97-02P and practices from Arkansas.
Can sessions be in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and fees vary depending on location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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